Maui Pie

Maui Pie is a small Kīhei bakery that turns pie into a destination. It stands out for the range it offers: fruit pies, cream pies, savory hand pies, quiches, and coffee, all in a format that works as an easy breakfast stop, a dessert detour, or a take-home treat. The concept is simple, but the shop has enough personality to feel like more than a quick sugar stop, especially for travelers who want something distinctly local without a full sit-down meal.

What it does best

The strongest reason to go is the pie itself. Maui Pie leans into classic American pie with Maui-friendly flavors, especially fruit-forward and tropical combinations like mango strawberry, mountain berry, and lilikoi, alongside richer options such as chocolate haupia. Savory choices give the menu more range than a pure dessert bakery, with chicken pot pie and quiches making it possible to stop in for something closer to lunch. Slices, mini pies, and whole pies keep the shop flexible whether the goal is a solo treat or something for the room later.

The bakery is also a good fit for travelers who like a place with a clear point of view. Ryan and Kellee Houghtaling built the business from pie-making roots that began with family know-how and early sales at the Maui Swap Meet before opening in Kīhei in 2015. That origin shows in the shop’s steady, no-frills identity: pie first, fuss second.

The feel of the experience

Maui Pie is a counter-service bakery in Azeka Makai, so the experience is relaxed, practical, and geared toward takeout. It reads as a neighborhood bake shop more than a long-linger café. Coffee is available, and the morning menu makes it useful for a casual start to the day, especially if the plan is to pair a pastry with a quick stop before the beach or the road.

For visitors who like to bring food back to a condo or picnic setup, the format is especially convenient. The shop’s baked-in-house rhythm and slice-friendly menu make it easy to sample without committing to a whole pie.

Caveats and who it suits

The main tradeoff is focus. Maui Pie is specialized, not broad. If you want a full savory menu, table service, or a leisurely brunch spread, this is not the best match. Popular pies can also sell out, especially on busy weekends and holidays, so planning ahead helps. The value is generally fair for a specialty bakery, but buying multiple pies can add up quickly.

It is best for pie lovers, coffee-and-pastry stops, families looking for an easy treat, and anyone who wants a simple Kīhei bakery with real local character. Travelers seeking a more substantial lunch or a restaurant with a wider menu may want to look elsewhere.