The Hawaiian Islands are on my list of favorite places to escape to. Maui is an island I was late to discovering, yet I may have saved the best for last. I found Maui’s beauty creeping to the top of my Hawaiian favorites. Today I’m sharing two favorite bites and sights I loved on the island of Maui.

Maui Bites
C J’s Deli and Diner, located at 2580 Kekaa Drive off of Honoapiilani Road offers a selection of local favorites including fresh caught fish and coconut prawns. In addition they have ribs, burgers, salads and sandwiches. Lunch selections start at $7.75 at C J’s Deli and Diner and on Maui that’s a deal.

Fish Market Maui located at 3600 Honoapiilani Road in Kaanapali offers island fresh Mahi and Ahi as well as Lobster salads for $12.99. 16oz chowders made with fresh shrimp or lobster go for $6.99.

Maui Sights
These are two sights that I loved while visiting Maui.

Wailua Falls
is located at mile marker 45 on the Hana Highway. You can enjoy seeing this waterfall without hiking to reach it. If you choose to make the hike you’ll enjoy the pool at the bottom of this 80 ft waterfall.

West Maui Photo Credit: maveric2003

The View of Kahakuloa In my opinion this is one of the most beautiful views on Maui. Kahakuloa is found when making the drive up over the top of West Maui. This small village is surrounded by cliffs and sits in the midst of lush tropical valley. The view of the Kahakuloa church and this Hawaiian village is one I will never forget. In order to get a photo you’ll need a passenger. The drive is well worth the effort required. There are hair pin turns and the road requires concentration.

There are many more bites and sights to enjoy on Maui and throughout the Hawaiian islands. I hope you will join us again to discover more about one of my favorite island escapes.

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They produce a Belgian style organic beer called Oceanic Organic Saison. In addition they offer around a dozen beers on tap including a Bavarian style Hula Hefeweizen. If you are feeling adventurous you can purchase a sampler which includes 4 choices of beer in 5oz glasses. Kona Brewing Company is an island favorite and as such their menu offers beers and menu items that give a nod to paradise. You can try a Big Wave Golden Ale, which their menu says is Hawaii in your hand.

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The Kailua Kona Brewery produces more than 310,000 gallons of beer per year. If you are on the mainland Kona Brewing Company beer is distributed in 23 states. They have a solar generating system that offsets at least 60% of their energy use. You will see on the bottom of their menu a proud description of all their green initiatives, including, composting, waste reduction, recycling, water conservation and sustainable building materials.

They are the full green package as well as being a great restaurant and part of the local community on the island. Their restaurant in Kailua Kona, on the Big Island offers a relaxed atmosphere with live music on Sundays. The food is excellent and includes a wide range of choices. The menu includes local favorites such as Imu Pork and their own specially made macadamia nut pesto. The diverse menu includes items such as a Thai Shrimp or a variety of local or internationally inspired pizzas. The menu includes appetizers, sandwiches and salads; and offers fresh ingredients and local flavor.

One of the gourmet sandwiches offered with a side salad at Morton Street Coffee

Morton St Coffee offers gourmet coffees, teas and a selection of sandwiches, soups and breakfast items. One breakfast item that caught my attention was the Blueberry Baked Oatmeal which I hope to try on a future visit. The cafe has a limited selection of sandwiches; five appear on the menu, as well as an additional sandwich as a daily special. Along with the sandwiches there are two salads offered; an oriental grilled chicken salad and a pineapple pecan chicken salad, in addition the daily special list offers a salad. When I visited the daily sandwich special was quite unique: an olive, cashew sandwich on homemade grilled honey oat bread. I liked its unusual flavor. It reminded me there are many ways to create a sandwich. For those who want to follow Morton Street Coffee and see their daily specials look them up on Facebook.

Cindy Sleppy at Morton Street Coffee Shipshewana

The atmosphere of Morton St Coffee is restful and cheery. I particularly loved the small touches, the counter sign which says, “Delighted you’re here.” the fresh flowers, free wifi (with a purchase) and the fresh baked items. The cumulative effect of these items leaves you looking forward to returning.
For other tasty treats see Wanderfood Wednesday.

The interior of Morton Street Coffee in Shipshewana

Morton Street Coffee
Corner of Morton and Main St, Shipshewana, Indiana
260-768-7900