The Kava an Kratom drinks are top quality and only exceeded by the bartenders the customers and the ambiance. I can safely say without reserve it is the friendliest and most welcoming social bar and gathering place on the Island of Maui. They compete with Disney claim to the "happiest place on earth".
Elizabeth M.
Friends invited us to enjoy kava with them during their Sunday football time. Just in case you aren't quite sure where it is from the main road, Haleakava is tucked away in the middle of the Aloaa Open Market shops with parking in the back. I was first struck by the absolutely stunning decor. From the carved etching in the bowls to the stunning kava-sharing mural to the hand-dyed and designed Kapa tapestry on the wall, there was so much beauty to take in. Junior was serving and warmly welcomed us while we waited for our friends to join us. When they arrived, we enjoyed a half shell of the Tonga kava to start our gathering. Afterward, each of us tried a different beverage. I got the raspberry lemonade with green maeng da, a perfect drink to sip while we talked story. Later in the afternoon, we had another round of kava. I decided I would try the arnold kalmer. This was my favorite! It was so delicious, and I even got a jar to go. They do have some snacks available. My husband tried the "hulapeño" chips and really liked them. Junior really made our first experience to Haleakava a great one. We will definitely be back!
Mila D.
A great place for me and my friends to hang out at and drink kava. Best kava lounge on Maui!
Sarah B.
Trying Kava was a must-do on my trip to Maui so we found this chill kava hangout spot. Kava is a traditional root tea which has a calming and mouth-numbing effect. It tastes bitter but you can get it mixed with juices if desired.I'd had a half-shell of kava a few years ago and wanted to explore more. We ended up having a half shell of Tonga and a full shell of Vanuatu. I definitely got the mouth-numbing sensation but didn't feel notably relaxed. I bought some kava powder to go and will try it again at home.They also serve kratom, which I'm a big fan of for its mood/relaxing properties, but I didn't try it here. Next time!
Shorty Pickins
Awesome kava and kratom bar. No alcohol. Great staff and easy to find on lower Kihei Rd. I have the Tongan kava and red kratom tea, for pain and anxiety, and I don't have to take prescriptions because of it!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Julia McMillan
My husband really wanted some kava, and it tasted just like expected (Earth). He loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristin Miller
Great Kava, great atmosphere, friendly staff? Mahalo!
Christina A.
ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!CHILL VIBES, GREAT ATMOSPHERE AND WONDERFUL SERVICE!!THE DRINKS ARE RELAXING AND SOO YUMMY.MENTAL FREEDOM AND CALMING AUORA10 THUMBS UP THROUGH AND THROUGH!HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR A GREAT OUTING, GREAT CONVERSATION AND MEMORIES.Parking: Tight parking spots
nohea lani
service is terrible, very rude workers especially that one older lady w the bun no smile, no aloha, NOTHING! it don’t look good on u sis. so shame DO BETTER
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Kimo Lasswell
Aloha Hale ā kava is hands down a must stop while you’re here on Maui .There Kava they serve is from all over the south pacific islands the staff is super knowledgeable with all the Kava they . As well as super friendly very inviting hospitality family friendly as well . I highly recommend you check these guys out .Kid-friendliness: This place is kid friendly with plenty of games in the back for the kids .Parking: Free street parking as well as a free public parking lot across the street .Wheelchair accessibility: This place is 100% wheelchair assessable .
I've gone to both, the Kihei and Lahaina locations. My fave is the Arnold Kalmer, with red Kratum in Mason Jars, if I'm spelling it correctly. It's delicious and helps my body to relax! Server's were so patient and helpful for me to find what I needed. I go often to fill my jars, if I remember to keep them in my car! Try it out! Local vibe, local music, sometimes luau gang will perform hula! It's a must experience kinda place! Aloha! ???? The fish plate is from South Maui Fish Company, the food truck in the same marketplace! 2 birds, 1 stone! Lol
Jason Howard
Fun experience. Wish they had more information on dosing but I get it, it’s traditional. Had a mellow buzz after 2. Cool venue, nice people.
Simone O.
Our first time trying kava, Krystal was SUPER helpful. She recommended that we do tonga, since it was our first time. We got the mango strawberry, strawberry passion, and calamansi, as well as three full shells (that don't have flavor and are being split between two people). If it's your first time, I personally would recommend not getting the fruit juice. We did not feel the kava at all (or if we did, it was not distinct enough of a feeling for us to feel) but the taste was nice and sweet. The regular shells of tonga had a very herbal, bitter taste and was a bit harder to get down, but taking it with some orange juice or other drink on the side made it better. The people who got the regular shells had a much more distinct feeling of getting the body high.
Coralia Montalvo
Love this spot!!! Great way to enjoy time with friends and family and AMAZING service yessaah!
James Barrett
Excellent drinks, kava and kratom selection. Friendly staff. If you’re on Kihei side of the island, don’t forget to stop by for live music!
The Kava an Kratom drinks are top quality and only exceeded by the bartenders the customers and the ambiance. I can safely say without reserve it is the friendliest and most welcoming social bar and gathering place on the Island of Maui. They compete with Disney claim to the "happiest place on earth".
Friends invited us to enjoy kava with them during their Sunday football time. Just in case you aren't quite sure where it is from the main road, Haleakava is tucked away in the middle of the Aloaa Open Market shops with parking in the back. I was first struck by the absolutely stunning decor. From the carved etching in the bowls to the stunning kava-sharing mural to the hand-dyed and designed Kapa tapestry on the wall, there was so much beauty to take in. Junior was serving and warmly welcomed us while we waited for our friends to join us. When they arrived, we enjoyed a half shell of the Tonga kava to start our gathering. Afterward, each of us tried a different beverage. I got the raspberry lemonade with green maeng da, a perfect drink to sip while we talked story. Later in the afternoon, we had another round of kava. I decided I would try the arnold kalmer. This was my favorite! It was so delicious, and I even got a jar to go. They do have some snacks available. My husband tried the "hulapeño" chips and really liked them. Junior really made our first experience to Haleakava a great one. We will definitely be back!
A great place for me and my friends to hang out at and drink kava. Best kava lounge on Maui!
Trying Kava was a must-do on my trip to Maui so we found this chill kava hangout spot. Kava is a traditional root tea which has a calming and mouth-numbing effect. It tastes bitter but you can get it mixed with juices if desired.I'd had a half-shell of kava a few years ago and wanted to explore more. We ended up having a half shell of Tonga and a full shell of Vanuatu. I definitely got the mouth-numbing sensation but didn't feel notably relaxed. I bought some kava powder to go and will try it again at home.They also serve kratom, which I'm a big fan of for its mood/relaxing properties, but I didn't try it here. Next time!
Awesome kava and kratom bar. No alcohol. Great staff and easy to find on lower Kihei Rd. I have the Tongan kava and red kratom tea, for pain and anxiety, and I don't have to take prescriptions because of it!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My husband really wanted some kava, and it tasted just like expected (Earth). He loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Kava, great atmosphere, friendly staff? Mahalo!
ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!CHILL VIBES, GREAT ATMOSPHERE AND WONDERFUL SERVICE!!THE DRINKS ARE RELAXING AND SOO YUMMY.MENTAL FREEDOM AND CALMING AUORA10 THUMBS UP THROUGH AND THROUGH!HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR A GREAT OUTING, GREAT CONVERSATION AND MEMORIES.Parking: Tight parking spots
service is terrible, very rude workers especially that one older lady w the bun no smile, no aloha, NOTHING! it don’t look good on u sis. so shame DO BETTER
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Aloha Hale ā kava is hands down a must stop while you’re here on Maui .There Kava they serve is from all over the south pacific islands the staff is super knowledgeable with all the Kava they . As well as super friendly very inviting hospitality family friendly as well . I highly recommend you check these guys out .Kid-friendliness: This place is kid friendly with plenty of games in the back for the kids .Parking: Free street parking as well as a free public parking lot across the street .Wheelchair accessibility: This place is 100% wheelchair assessable .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arnold Calmer with Red Kava
Restaurantji Recommends
I've gone to both, the Kihei and Lahaina locations. My fave is the Arnold Kalmer, with red Kratum in Mason Jars, if I'm spelling it correctly. It's delicious and helps my body to relax! Server's were so patient and helpful for me to find what I needed. I go often to fill my jars, if I remember to keep them in my car! Try it out! Local vibe, local music, sometimes luau gang will perform hula! It's a must experience kinda place! Aloha! ???? The fish plate is from South Maui Fish Company, the food truck in the same marketplace! 2 birds, 1 stone! Lol
Fun experience. Wish they had more information on dosing but I get it, it’s traditional. Had a mellow buzz after 2. Cool venue, nice people.
Our first time trying kava, Krystal was SUPER helpful. She recommended that we do tonga, since it was our first time. We got the mango strawberry, strawberry passion, and calamansi, as well as three full shells (that don't have flavor and are being split between two people). If it's your first time, I personally would recommend not getting the fruit juice. We did not feel the kava at all (or if we did, it was not distinct enough of a feeling for us to feel) but the taste was nice and sweet. The regular shells of tonga had a very herbal, bitter taste and was a bit harder to get down, but taking it with some orange juice or other drink on the side made it better. The people who got the regular shells had a much more distinct feeling of getting the body high.
Love this spot!!! Great way to enjoy time with friends and family and AMAZING service yessaah!
Excellent drinks, kava and kratom selection. Friendly staff. If you’re on Kihei side of the island, don’t forget to stop by for live music!