Traveling with a large family can be quite expensive when you eat out. Our family always tries to sample the best foods in the areas we travel – but on the cheap. This means we visit food trucks, hole-in-the-wall establishments, – and of course, happy hours – when we eat out during our travels. Maui, Hawaii was no different. With so many amazing and affordable options on the island, the only way to get to them all is with a little research from Dining Maui and some food-centric planning. On our recent 10-day Maui, Hawaii vacation we sampled the best of the best in cheap eats and happy hours –…

On our recent 10-day family trip to Maui, Hawaii, our family made a point of tasting as many of the best foods and sweets on the island as we could. Our goal was to try family-friendly local eateries with Hawaii style cuisine which were both affordable and unique. Here is a rundown of the best places we tried for sweet foods and desserts in Maui, with photos prices and useful tips! Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice In Maui you must try Hawaiian shaved ice, and Ululani’s is simply the best. Syrups are house made using cane syrup and fresh, local ingredients like lilikoi and lychee. Try Haleakala, a combination of Coconut…

Maui, Hawaii, nicknamed “The Valley Isle” for it’s many large valleys carved into both northwestern and southeastern volcanoes, is Hawaii’s second largest island. It is commonly referred to by locals as “Maui No Ka Oi” or “Maui is the best” because of it’s many lush rain forests and gorgeous beaches. With so many wide open spaces, a variety of terrains and tons of things to do, its no wonder Maui is an ideal tropical family vacation getaway. And for foodies, its a dream come true with so many tasty eateries featuring fresh and local cuisine like no where else in the world. We recently traveled to Maui, Hawaii with our…