​10 Best Places For A Burger On Maui

Even the most devout healthy eaters will agree that there’s nothing like sinking your teeth into a fresh, gourmet burger. From elk burgers to taro burgers and beyond, we’ve rooted out the tastiest and most unique burger joints on the Valley Isle.

Here are the 10 best places for a burger on Maui.

Havens

Their menu may be straightforward, serving smash burgers, noodles, and temaki, but the flavors here are anything but simple. Havens got its start in a modest location next to Kihei Shell Station, but now you can find them in 2 locations (at their Kahului food truck and their new restaurant at Maalaea Harbor.)

The smash burgers at Havens Harborside redefine what a burger can be on Maui. Each patty gets a proper smash on the flat-top, creating that sought-after crispy edge while keeping the inside juicy. The Boujee Smash takes it over the top with Wagyu beef, mushrooms, gruyere, and truffle butter – combining steakhouse luxury with perfect burger technique. Even their classic Deluxe Smash brings the details: grilled onions melted into the patty, a calibrated balance of lettuce and tomato, and that just-right sauce. The kitchen treats these burgers with the same respect they give their dinner steaks, and it shows in every bite. Their Kahului food truck location carries the same dedication to smash burger perfection, proving you don’t need white tablecloths to serve serious food. From the house-made sauces to the taro bun option with pineapple jam on the Aloha Smash, each burger showcases why Havens’ dedication to technique and quality ingredients matters.

Kahului location: 591 Haleakala Hwy, Kahului.
Hours: 10 am to 8 pm Mon-Sat.
Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm

Maalaea location: 300 Maalaea Road, Maalaea Harbor
Hours: 11 am to 9 pm daily

Ulupalakua Ranch Store

Located in the remote outpost of Ulupalakua, the old-timey Ulupalakua Ranch Store serves up ultra-fresh local burgers six days a week. With a thriving ranch and cattle scene on Maui, local beef burgers are a dime a dozen. And while the beef burgers at Ulupalakua Ranch Store are extra ono, the options of fresh Ulupalakua lamb, elk, and venison are what sets the store apart. All burgers are made to order, served with local lettuce, tomato, onion, and a selection of cheese. A variety of add-ons are available as well. In addition to sandwiches, Ulupalakua Ranch Store also serves heaping plate lunches.

14800 Piilani Hwy, Kula
Hours: 11 am to 5 pm. Closed Mondays

Bully’s Burgers

Bully’s Burgers offers one of the most off-the-beaten-path dining experiences on Maui. You’ll spot Bullys’ unassuming shack five miles past Maui Wine, in the remote area known as Kanaio. Bully’s Burgers serves 100% grass-fed beef raised on the Triple L ranch on the slopes of Haleakala. The outside seating area offers panoramic views of Maui’s rugged south coast and the faraway peaks on the Big Island. In addition to a slew of burger choices, Bullys’ menu features a ‘pay it forward’ option, where patrons can purchase a meal for a keiki or kupuna in need.

15900 Piilani Hwy, Kula
Hours: 12 pm to 6:30 pm, Wednesday through Sunday

Monkeypod Kitchen

At Monkeypod, the burger experience is elevated to an art form, with the use of locally sourced, high-quality ingredients, including grass-fed beef and an array of inventive toppings. The burgers are expertly crafted, ensuring a perfect balance of juiciness and flavor, while the accompanying truffle or sweet potato fries and a side of their signature Mai Tai cocktails create an unforgettable dining experience. With a strong commitment to sustainability and a dynamic menu, Monkeypod Kitchen offers a unique and unforgettable burger experience that is a true reflection of Maui’s culinary spirit.

Wailea:
10 Wailea Gateway Pl B-201,
Kihei, HI 96753

Kaʻanapali:
2435 Kaanapali Pkwy Bldg I-1,
Lahaina, HI 96761
11 am to 10 pm daily

Moku Roots

Just because Moku Roots is a plant-based cafe doesn’t mean they don’t serve some of the best burgers around. That’s right- the taro burger from Moku Roots is second to none. Not only was taro a life-sustaining staple for thousands of years in the islands, but you don’t have to worry about any weird filler ingredients in Moku Roots’ vegetarian burgers. This unique, 100% Hawaiian burger is served on a homemade wheat-oat bun with mac-nut aioli, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Moku Roots is also the only zero-waste restaurant on Maui. To-go items come wrapped in ti leaves, tied with a banana-fiber twine.

Just Moved Upcountry!
Hours: We will update hours once they are able to reopen.

Upcountry Sausage Co.

Do you want to know a secret? Not only does Upcountry Sausage Co. make great sausage sandwiches, but they make amazing burgers too! The Upcountry Smash Burger is a crowd favorite at this food cart located in the outdoor lounge area at Mahalo AleWorks.  Grab a beer from the bar and order the Upcountry Smash Burger to enjoy local beef from Lopes Farm in Makawao.  The patty is smashed into the grill to create a thin crispy edge that goes perfectly with American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and spicy Sriracha mayo. Add bacon and jalapenos to get the full experience. No matter what you can’t go wrong with anything you order at Upcountry Sausage Co.

Located inside of Mahalo AleWorks
30 Kupaoa Street, #101,
Makawao, HI 96768
11 am to 8:30 pm Daily

Stewz Burgers

Voted ‘Best Burger in Hawaii’ by Business Insider and USA Today, Stewz serves gourmet, 100% ‘born-and-grazed on Maui’ burgers. If you’re extra hungry, go for a classic triple burger, which weighs in at one pound, two ounces! Otherwise, set your sights on Stewz specialty burgers, namely, the Kula- a 6oz Maui grass-fed beef patty with Monterey Jack cheese, avocado, shaved red onion, roasted garlic, green poblano chilies, and house chipotle lime aioli.

Kihei location: Kukui Mall, 1819 South Kihei Road
Hours: 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. 12 pm to 8 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Upcountry location: Kulamalu Food Trucks, 24 Kiopaa St, Kula
Hours: 11 am to 6 pm, closed Sundays

Colleen’s at the Cannery

Colleen’s is a homey Haiku eatery located in a former pineapple cannery. This local watering hole is a popular breakfast joint, but after 11:00 a.m., Colleen’s starts serving up the best burgers in Haiku. Burgers are made with hormone-free Maui Cattle Co. beef, locally grown tomatoes, lettuce, onion, and muenster cheese on a whole wheat bun. If you’re stopping by for lunch, be sure to add fries. Colleen’s crispy fries take the meal to the next level.

810 Haiku Rd, Haiku
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9:30 pm daily. Burgers are served after 11 am

Milagros

From its buzzy location on the corner of Baldwin Avenue and Hana Highway in Paia, Milagros pumps out flavorful southwestern cuisine. One of the highlights? The monstrous, half-pound, certified Black Angus Beef burgers. Try the Ring of Fire burger with hot chipotle sauce, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh jalapenos on a locally baked brioche bun. You can’t go wrong in pairing it with one of Milagos’ famous happy hour margaritas.

3 Baldwin Ave, Paia
Hours: 11 am to 9 pm daily

Paia Fish Market

Getting tired of beef? Get your fish burger fix at Paia Fish Market. Paia Fish Market is a veritable fish emporium, serving a variety of fish prepared in a multitude of ways. Their fish burgers are charbroiled to perfection and piled with coleslaw, tomato, cheddar/jack cheese, and house-made tartar sauce. If beef burgers are your go-to, don’t fret. Paia Fish Market also serves tasty classic cheeseburgers.

Original location: 100 Baldwin Ave, Paia
Hours: 11 am to 9:30 pm daily

Kihei Location: 1913 S Kihei Rd, Kihei
Hours: 11 am to 9 pm daily

Lahaina Location: 632 Front St, Lahaina
Hours: 11 am to 8:30 pm

Those are our 10 favorite Maui burger joints. Do you agree? Let us know if we missed one or if you think one should be dropped off our list in the comments below.