he Lฤhainฤ wildfires in August 2023 devastated the town of Lahaina and forced the closure of many small businesses in West Maui. As businesses begin to reopen, please support our West Maui restaurants and activity vendors.
Thereโs something about being in warm weather that makes you crave sweets, and luckily, West Maui is home to some of the islandโs most beloved desserts. Whether youโre looking for chocolate, shave ice, ice cream, or gelato, West Maui has something to curb your cravings.
Please browse our list of the best desserts in Maui.
Ululaniโs Hawaiian Shave Ice
Ululaniโs Hawaiian Shave Ice is one of Hawaiiโs most beloved shave ice spots, and for good reason. Ululaniโs has six locations on Maui serving up locally inspired flavors using fresh ingredients, including coconut, mango, pineapple, banana, and more. Ululaniโs also uses Maui-made Roselaniโs ice cream in their shops. Do yourself a favor and get an ice cream scoop with your shave ice.
Leodaโs Kitchen & Pie Shop
Sure, Hawaii might not be known for pie, but Leodaโs Kitchen & Pie Shop is not to be missed. Get a slice, full pie, or small pie of flavors like macadamia nut chocolate praline pie, Olowalu lime, and banana cream. This spot also serves freshly baked bread, savory pies, sandwiches, pot pies, and more. Leodaโs is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Island Cream Co.
Island Cream Co. has received numerous accolades for its unique frozen treat that isnโt quite ice cream or gelato, but rather โIsland Cream.โ Island Cream Co. makes their own waffle cones and infuses flavors like shortcake, popcorn, and chocolate cake right into each recipe. They have dozens of different flavors to pick from, as well as non-dairy options.
Hawaiian Sweets Company
Hawaiian Sweets creates decadent fudge, toffee, taffy, and more. These sweet treats are award-winning, made in small batches, and carefully crafted to feature fresh Hawaiian ingredients. Their fudge is especially popular and is known across all the islands by vistors and locals alike.
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