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Fresh, open-air seating - Island Fresh Café, Paia, HI

Island Fresh Café

4.3
4.3
17 Reviews
$30 and under
Breakfast

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Aloha and welcome to the Island Fresh Cafe.
Open daily for Breakfast and Lunch 7am - 2pm.
Sushi and Poke by Chef Seto is Saturday - Sunday and Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 6pm.
Enjoy a variety of options including Eggs Benedicts, Banana Bread French Toast, Loco Moco, Pancakes, Omelettes, Acai Bowls and Smoothies, fresh drinking coconuts and so much more. Lunch features Hawaiian plate lunches, fish sandwiches and burgers, seafood tacos, and more.

You can choose seating from our island-style outdoor seating or indoor seating. Located at the historic old Paia train station!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Fish, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 7:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Seto

What 17 people are saying

Island Fresh Café reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Fresh Café delights with a "beautiful, sunny courtyard" and "fresh ingredients, made to order." Patrons rave about the "amazing open-air" setting and "authentic Italian dishes." Highlights include the house-made pasta, "eggplant parmesan," and the "açaí bowls." A welcoming spot with "excellent service" and a "sense of community."

17 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tranquil setting and delicious food. Service was excellent as well. Just a lovely spot.

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  2. Mitch

    Sacramento55 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We looked forward to trying this cafe (especially because our friends are vegan/vegetarian), but when we arrived they were closed. Note to owners that it’s ok to shut down your Open Table listing when you’re closed for the day. Maybe we’ll try again on our next visit. The medium review is to warn others, but be fair to the restaurant.

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  3. Bill

    Oklahoma City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Picked up the car and went straight there for a great lunch. Excellent cheeseburger that energized me for Maui. Wisely snagged some banana bread to go

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  4. Jack VIP

    Seattle45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    If you can't find joy dining in this open-air cafe, there are bigger problems. This beautiful, sunny courtyard just puts a smile on your face. Surrounded by pretty flowers, trees and a light breeze...it is quintessential "Hawaii" at its best. The food was good. Fresh ingredients, made to order. I had the banana bread french toast. It was outstanding. My guests had everything from an omelet to the breakfast wrap. All of it was good. The service left very little to be desired. Food from other tables was being brough to our table, drinks took a very long time, waitstaff seemed preoccupied and confused. We received food at our table several times that wasn't ours. No big deal, it got rerouted just fine...but it all seemed a little clunky. And when you would try to solicit some assistance, it fell on deaf ears. Does the medicore service kick this location out of contention for further breakfast visits? Absolutely not. Go enjoy this beautiful little spot...just bring a little more patience than you usually do.

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  5. Poppy

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great!! Definitely my new favorite brunch spot on Maui ❤️

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  6. Robert

    Denver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A real down to earth authentic Maui stop. Great breakfast and amazing açaí bowls.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and gracious service with quality food offerings. Great atmosphere with covered outdoor seating.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing!!! We have been here 5 days and this is the best food we have had!! The pork hash bowl was amazing as well as the banana French toast!!

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  9. kfun VIP

    Hawaii31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice location with ample parking. Delicious food—didn’t look like it would be enough but it was very filling and tasty! I had the Florentine Benedict and the eggs were perfect. My friend had the Seared Ahi Benedict which looked yummy. Son had a heaping bowl of loco moco, and hubby had the pork and hash. Everyone was pleased! The ambience was great—on an outdoor patio. Cool and on the quiet side. Paradise!

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  10. ChandlerPeeps VIP

    Phoenix18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding selection and flavor. Loved the açaí bowl and the pork sandwich. My 16yr old asked to return here on the last day.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Island Fresh Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 495-3133.

Island Fresh Café is rated 4.3 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Island Fresh Café

381 Baldwin Ave, Paia, HI 96779

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Fish, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 7:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Seto
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