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Grocery Shopping

Hi everyone,

Am I ever getting excited as we are now less than two weeks away from our trip! Staying in Kihei in a condo with our 9 year old daughter.

I’m starting to do a little bit of planning about grocery shopping. We do not have a Costco membership and don’t want to stop somewhere with our luggage in the trunk so planning to maybe settle in on our arrival day and go grocery shopping the next day.

1) what grocery stores do you like to go to on Maui, other than Costco?

2) how often do you normally go to the store/market on your trip? We’ll be there for 10 nights.

3) do you go to any farmers markets, which ones do you like?

4) how do you balance eating out and eating in when you have a condo?

5) and I’m excited to ask- any particular products or meal ideas you love to get on Maui? Any go-to breakfast ideas? Lunches? Dinners? Snacks? Best produce to try in the first half of March? Best coffee to get for the coffee maker?

No need to answer all these questions but any ideas are welcome :) We are foodies and I know my husband will be excited to try the produce and local products.

Mahalo,

Kate

Hi Kate,

Exciting times! Maui is wonderful for families, and having a condo gives you the flexibility to enjoy both local dining and home-cooked meals. Here’s a detailed rundown to help with your grocery planning:

1) Grocery stores on Maui (other than Costco)

  • Foodland – A local favorite, often has great produce, prepared foods, and local products. There’s a location in Kihei, which will be convenient for you.
  • Safeway – Standard supermarket with a large selection, including local and organic options. They also have prepared meals if you want something easy.
  • Whole Foods – Located in Kahului, a bit of a drive from Kihei but great for organic items, snacks, and healthy staples.
  • Mana Foods – Located in Paia, known for natural and local products, including bulk snacks and coffee. Good if you plan a road trip to Upcountry or Paia.

2) How often to go grocery shopping

For a 10-night stay, most people shop twice. Once right after arrival to stock the basics (breakfast, snacks, water, lunch supplies), and another mid-stay for fresh produce, seafood, or meat. If you like fresh fruit daily, a third quick trip to a farmers market might be nice.

3) Farmers markets

  • Kihei Farmers Market – Wednesdays and Saturdays. Great for fresh tropical fruit, baked goods, and locally made treats.
  • Upcountry Markets – If you drive up to Makawao or Kula, you’ll find amazing fresh vegetables, flowers, and locally made jams and honey.
  • Paia Farmers Market – Open on Saturdays, perfect if you’re exploring the North Shore.

4) Balancing eating out and eating in

Many families do breakfast and snacks in the condo and eat out for lunch and dinner. A typical plan might look like:

  • Breakfast: Quick and easy at the condo – tropical fruit, yogurt, granola, pastries, or eggs if you want to cook.
  • Lunch: Sandwiches, wraps, or a quick bite from a food truck while exploring.
  • Dinner: Mix of local restaurants and home-cooked meals. Try a few nights of local seafood, poke bowls, or plate lunches.

5) Products and meal ideas

Breakfast: Fresh tropical fruit (mango, pineapple, papaya, passionfruit), eggs, toast with local jams, acai bowls (can buy frozen packs to blend), Hawaiian sweet bread.

Lunches: Sandwiches with local bread, poke bowls (buy fresh from grocery or a local shop), salads with avocado, tomatoes, and macadamia nuts.

Dinners: Grilled fish or shrimp with local vegetables, pasta with fresh ingredients, stir fry with Maui-grown produce, barbecue night with local meats.

Snacks: Fresh fruit, macadamia nuts, coconut chips, Hawaiian chips, trail mix, local pastries or baked goods from farmers markets.

Best produce for March: Mangoes, papayas, pineapples, avocados, passionfruit, guava, starfruit, and local greens like kalo leaves.

Best coffee: Maui has several roasters. Look for Kona-Maui blend or local roasters like MauiGrown Coffee Company for your coffee maker. Freshly ground beans from the farmers market or stores make a noticeable difference.

Overall, plan your first grocery run after settling in, hit a farmers market at least once for fresh fruit and snacks, and balance eating in for breakfast/lunch and exploring local restaurants for dinner. Your 9-year-old will enjoy tropical fruit, smoothies, and easy snacks for the beach.

Mahalo and have a wonderful trip!

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