Banana Bread Maui: What Makes Ours Different (And Why It's the Perfect Road to Hana Snack)

Looking for the best banana bread on Maui? Maui Bread Company in Kihei bakes a classic banana & banana walnut bread with less sugar, a fluffier texture and a banana flavor our customers say stands out. Readers of Hawaii Magazine voted our banana bread Top 4 on Maui four years in a row (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026), and we open at 7am, an easy first stop before the Road to Hana.

By Steve Lange, owner of Maui Bread Company

Banana Bread Maui: Voted Top 4 Four Years in a Row

In Hawaii Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards (Best of Hawaii), Maui Bread Company placed in the Top 4 for Best Banana Bread and in the Top 4 for Best Bakery in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Four years in a row is what we're proudest of, because it means the people who come back to our counter keep choosing us.

What makes our banana bread different

It follows a classic recipe. We didn't try to reinvent banana bread. Our banana sweetbread is a classic, made the traditional way.

We use less sugar. Our customers tell us they enjoy the banana flavor, and that it's more noticeable than in other banana breads they've tasted. With less sugar in the way, the banana comes through.

It's fluffier, not dense. The texture of our banana bread is lighter and fluffier, and therefore less dense than many loaves you'll find.

We bake it with a special oven profile. Our banana sweetbreads are baked in an oven that uses a different baking profile for each phase of the baking process. That's how we get a soft, fluffy inside.

Walnuts give it a special spin. Our banana bread is made with walnuts. They give it a special taste and add some crunch, and walnuts are a healthy nut besides.

We also bake a Gluten-Free Banana Bread. It is gluten free, dairy free and egg free (vegan), and it's our best-selling gluten-free bread, with a moist center and deep banana flavor. It's baked in dedicated gluten-free batches, but our kitchen also handles wheat, so we can't promise it is 100% free of cross-contact. Please tell us about any serious allergy when you order.

Both breads freeze well, so you can take a loaf home to the mainland and have a taste of Maui whenever you want it.

Another local favorite: our P.O.G. Bread

If banana bread is the classic, our P.O.G. Bread is the local twist. It's a sweet bread inspired by Hawaii's favorite Passion Orange Guava puree, one of our Hawaiian Artisan Breads. Slice it, and share it with a banana bread loaf, so everyone gets a taste of Maui in two flavors.

The perfect Road to Hana snack, ready at 7am

The Road to Hana is a long day, with hundreds of curves and one-lane bridges and not many places to buy breakfast. Most people try to leave early, and that is where we come in.

We open at 7am (Thursday to Tuesday). You can walk in, pick up a banana bread and a coffee, and be on the road before the crowds build. A loaf travels well in the car and doesn't need a cooler. Here is a simple packing idea:

• A banana bread loaf to share at the first waterfall stop

• A P.O.G. Bread for a taste of local flavor

• A Hawaiian Muffin for the drive

• Something savory from our breakfast menu

• A water bottle, because the road is hotter than you expect

We are in Kihei, so it is an easy start if you're staying in South Maui. Plan on well over two hours of driving from Kihei to reach Hana, plus time for stops. Leave early, and stock up on food before you go.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get banana bread on Maui? At Maui Bread Company, 2395 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, across from Kamaole I Beach. We bake Banana Walnut Bread and a gluten-free banana bread.

What makes your banana bread different? It follows a classic recipe with less sugar, so the banana flavor stands out, and it has a fluffier, less dense texture. It's baked in an oven with a different baking profile for each phase, and the walnuts give it a special spin.

Is there a gluten-free banana bread on Maui? Yes. Our Gluten-Free Banana Bread is gluten free, dairy free and egg free (vegan). It is made in dedicated gluten-free batches, so please let us know about any serious allergy.

What time can I pick up breakfast before the Road to Hana? We open at 7am, Thursday through Tuesday, and we are closed on Wednesday.

What is P.O.G. Bread? It is our sweet bread inspired by Hawaii's Passion Orange Guava puree, one of our Hawaiian Artisan Breads.

Does Maui Bread Company have awards for its banana bread? Yes. Hawaii Magazine's Readers' Choice Award (Best of Hawaii) named us Top 4 for Best Banana Bread and Top 4 for Best Bakery in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Come and try it

Stop by 2395 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, Hawaii, open Thursday to Tuesday from 7am to 1pm (closed Wednesday). There is outdoor seating across from Kamaole I Beach, so you can have a coffee and a slice before you set off. See all our Hawaiian Artisan Breads, our Gluten-Free Selection, or read Our Story.