Espresso Mafia

By far the best coffee on Maui. We had been so dissatisfied with every coffee we had tried on our stay in Maui, until we came to Espresso Mafia. The owners are incredibly nice and down to earth. Of all the restaurants and cafes we’ve visited on our stay, these folks have been the most genuine and create a wonderful experience for every customer. Even with the delay in permitting to open their full cafe, they remained patient and optimistic.
They have provided a cute patio space to sit and sip, with shaded seats when it’s too sunny. The drinks & gluten-free treats were quite under-priced for how quality and delicious they were! Could easily raise their prices by 10-15% and still charge less than many other cafes in the area that don’t hold up to the quality and hospitality Espresso Mafia delivers. Cheering on Espresso Mafia to stick around, because Maui needs genuine spots like yours. What a gem!

Hands down the best coffee on the island. Espresso Mafia makes some of the most unique and delicious drinks. Their menu always has something new and exciting to compliment their long standing flavors like the coconut cold brew or the Honey crème latte. I’m never bored with my options. You can literally taste the dedication in all their home made syrups and home made breads for the sandwiches. The owners are also down to earth & hilarious. And they have a killer rotating schedule of pastries and goodies from other local companies on island. Coming through Makawao to their stand is often a highlight of my week and a kickstarter to my day.

Ordered lavender vanilla latte. It is pricier than other regular coffee options and only comes with either 16 or 20 oz. Tried it but it tasted okay. Perhaps just a personal preference. Service was great!

This is the happiest spot on Maui. The owners Anthony and Megan always have a smile on their face and exude the aloha spirit in all that they do. The outdoor patio is so cozy and welcoming. The cafe itself is adorable and we can’t wait until it’s open. My husband loved his Americano. My rose matcha was so delicious. It set the tone for a calm, meditative day for me! We will definitely be back.

This was a spontaneous find for us but well worth the stop! The owners are so friendly and kind and the patio space is cute and welcoming. I had a coconut cold brew, which was light and delicious. The whipped cream on top was a great touch too. They have a variety of other enticing drinks on the menu, like their honey latte. Definitely check them out!

This is a WOW level coffee. The espresso is very smooth with flavorful citrusy notes. The cold brew had a sweet velvety foam, sort of beer-like. Definitively a place to have coffee in Makawao, and it'd be worth a drive just for that. Very friendly barista as well. Note that it operates from the truck on the left of the restaurant, so don't be sad if the restaurant is closed when you arrive; get coffee on the left.

Very popular with tourists, so getting there at 830 weekday still meant a 30 minute wait to order and get drinks; staff were trying to keep up with the line! I was hoping for a half sweet mocha, but it was still more sugary than other drinks and a lot sweeter than I like. The ube was an awesome hit for everyone and highly recommended.

Hands down the best coffee we had in Hawaii. A truly great espresso beverage in a sea of really pretty disappointing brews. We found the place randomly, but went back twice during our week-long visit; this despite the fact that we were staying in Ka’anapali, over an hour away. And the owner and barista Anthony remembered our names, which I think is amazing considering how busy they are. Good folks, great coffee. Well worth a side trip to Makawao

Some of the best coffee on the island. The owner is so friendly and remembered us by face after visiting only a few times. We were only on the island for a week! The coffee was phenomenal! We could tell he knows the art of the craft of coffee and does it well. Definitely recommend!

Probably one of the best coffees I've ever had. Service was great and the owner was very friendly and welcoming. The honey latte was INCREDIBLE. I plan to come back before we leave. It is well worth the trip. I would journey for this coffee daily. Twice daily even.
Skip all the other coffee shops and come to Espresso Mafia.
Please expand to Canada ❤️