Vegan health food cafe serving savory bowls, made-to-order juices and smoothies, acai bowls, toast with toppings, and salads. Example of dishes include the tofu scramble toast, curry bowl, kale salad, caesar salad, naked summer roll, and bagel sandwich. There's also a fridge stocked with ready-made drinks and a few grab-and-go items. Est. 2017 in the Napili Plaza shopping center near Napili Market. Due to the fire in Aug 2023 many Lahaina businesses are closed or have moved. Please help HappyCow by sending in an update as needed. Open Mon-Tue 8:00am-3:30pm, Thu 8:00am-3:30pm, Fri 8:00am-1:00pm, Sat 8:00am-3:30pm, Sun 9:00am-1:00pm. Closed Wed.
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Last update on 24 Mar 2025 by Gomi
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Added by geoffmatters on 24 Oct 2017
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114 Reviews
First Review by geoffmatters
Specialkbreak
Points +17
Very di sapointed - Edit
I was so looking forward to having lunch at AA Roots. I must have come on the wrong day. As we were driving down the coast it was almost their closing time, so I went to the website to see if I could order for pick-up. They have that as an option, but the link only puts you into a chat that is answered when they have time.
Read moreSo anyway, we get there and they are very welcoming. I say I had seen a burger on the website I wanted to try, but couldn't remember the name. (It was the Sassy Burger - Local Adzuki tempeh teriyaki on an everything bagel with pineapple and salad). I didn't see it on the menu in the restaurant. The Choices for a burger I was given were black bean burger and curry chickpea burger. I ordered the curry chickpea. It might have had 3 chickpeas in it (maybe the rest were mashed) and definitely didn't taste like curry, it barely tasted like anything other than the thick slices of pickles that soaked the bottom bun. Speaking of the bun, it was VERY soft, almost mushy. The salad was good.
To add to the issues, we took home cinnamon rolls to reheat for breakfast the next day. While it looked done, there was mushy batter in the middle, definitely not frosting. I can't tell you how disappointed I was.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-30
Pros: Salad, It's vegan, Served us even at closing time
Cons: Choice on the website wasn't available in store, Curry burger was bland and I couldn't detect curry, Cinnamon roll had uncooked dough in the middle.
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Sodont
Points +104
You should go! - Edit
Really enjoyed our visit to A’a Roots Health Cafe. The staff was friendly, service was fast, and the food was excellent. Loved the cool and relaxed vibe.
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tanddveggies
Points +96
Great Vegan restaurant - Edit
All food is vegan! We had a tofu scramble burrito and an açaí bowl. Will definitely return for another meal.
Read morePros: All vegan, Loads of choices , Friendly
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lvd
Points +507
So delicious - Edit
The service and people there were exceptional. The food was so flavorful and fresh. The servings were a great size and the prices were very reasonable! The friends we are visiting here keep talking about going back.
Read morePros: Service, Food, Price
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Bavaricali
Points +146
The kind of spot every town needs!! - Edit
Perfect range of healthy options, from savory to sweet, breakfast to lunch, drinks to food, light to filling.
Read moreFriendly and helpful service.
Not usually going for juices with beets, but the Deep Roots was hands down delicious.
And presentation was great.
Pros: Real plates, glasses, utensils when dining in, Great vibe, Has outdoor seating
Cons: Not really a con, but be aware they close at 3:30
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PlantbasedTB
Points +281
Delicious, healthy and local - Edit
The cafe was very busy when we went. Had a great lunch after a hike. Clean, delicious and healthy. Except for the cookie which was out of this world but clearly not on the health menu!
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MatthewHrynkiewicz
Points +30
Amazing food - Edit
The food was excellent quality, tons of options, food was beautiful and delicious. Got the vegan cesar wrap, grilled cheese and lox bagel.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-24
Pros: Quality
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Jerryberri
Points +48
Best spot in Maui - Edit
Great food, great vibe. Not too expensive. I got a giant cookie, OJ, and the breakfast burrito. My boyfriend got the naked burrito bowl and they were both delicious. High quality ingredients and tasted great!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-26
Pros: Lots of food options, Juices, coffee and desserts
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aashface
Points +65
Lilikoi Smoothie - Edit
The food here is excellent. I loved the lilikoi smoothie (it was a special so not sure if they’ll always have it) and the desserts from Cakes by Kamala. The pumpkin spice muffin / cupcake was omg so so good. Friendly staff and such a great vibe.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-06
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jennybrian
Points +30
So good - Edit
Stopped on for a quick bite. My bowl was so delightful!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Got to go back to try acai bowl, Great food
Cons: None
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ScubaSteve
Points +246
Nice vegan cafe, beautifully presented dishes - Edit
This is a nice, casual cafe with outdoor seating. I had tried this place via their food truck before the Lahaina fire and really enjoyed it so I made a point to try them again, this time in their cafe. I got the vegan Caesar salad and it was delicious. Can’t wait to come back to try more things.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Good food, All vegan
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FedericaGuattari
Points +52
Perfetto! - Edit
We had lunch here twice in three days only because the third day was Wednesday and they are closed. The food is great, I haven't eaten such a good Caesar salad in years!
Read moreThe desserts are also excellent. The place is very nice, welcoming and with good vibes. I don't think I'll go back just because I live on the other side of the planet, but never say never!
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JupiterFizz
Points +100
The best! - Edit
My favorite place. The food here is made with love. I am always grateful to have such a nourishing place to eat while on the island. I stop here almost every day when visiting Maui. I recommend the soba bowl as well as açaí bowl. ❤️
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jsmithburns
Points +196
Go good - Edit
The vibe, the people, the place and mostly the food. All of it is wonderful. We came over to Maui on the POA and looked for a vegan place. This place did not disappoint.
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Selection
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bavegan
Points +500
Yay! - Edit
Had heard good things about this place- my favorite part of our meal was the lettuce- so good and fresh! We got the Breakfast bowl and the curry bowl and shared! Definitely will be back!
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vegonugs
Points +1814
AMAZINGGGG - Edit
This food is phenomenal and in a great plaza. I love the atmosphere in the cafe and the staff is so sweet and stunning. We ate here multiple times even though it was out of the way from our stay 🫶🏽
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PatriciaPeinado
Points +49
Heavenly - Edit
We ate here when we were in Maui 4 years ago. My husband is not vegan and going back to this restaurant this year 2024 was his idea. I have been a vegan 32 years. I recommend ordering the daily specials. I had the tomato soup and also avocado toast with chimichurri. My husband had a salad. We also bought a blueberry muffin. The server was very helpful in guiding our choices. He was happy and friendly. The service was quick. The food was DELICIOUS and FRESH. They have toys available to keep the little ones occupied.
Read moreNot sure why but the water tasted strange to me today. I should have mentioned this to the staff.
Pros: Freshness of ingredients , Friendly fast service , All vegan and delicious
Cons: Water had a strange taste to me today
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leopardsl
Points +474
Tasty vegan cafe - Edit
Enjoyed the tofu burrito and smoothie. The place was not fancy but was cute and conveniently located in a plaza with parking and other businesses
Read morePros: Tasty food , Nice burrito and smoothie
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WestSeattleLuke
Points +142
Love this place!! - Edit
We visit every time we come to Maui. A’A Roots is vegan paradise.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Comfortable/ pleasant environment
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Yo5h
Points +279
Wonderful healthy food - Edit
Cute cafe with smoothies, bowls, salads, sandwiches. Some prepared to go stuff. Has the Tofu scramble and it was a good sized bowl with 1/3 salad, 1/3 scramble, 1/3 brown rice. Was very tasty!
Read moreThey're open past 1pm the sign says until "?" I'm so glad I walked across the parking lot even tho it was 1:05! They charge an extra $2 for to go orders.
Pros: Lots of vegan and gluten free options, Cute seating areas indoors and more outside, Friendly staff
Cons: App might say they're closed when they're not!
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NeelDalal
Points +149
Great place for vegan food - Edit
We visited during an evening popup so there was a special menu. All items were tasty, portion size was good and the desserts were awesome! Great vibe as well! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Taste, Portion Size, Ambience
Cons: Usually not open for dinner
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CarolineWilmovsky
Points +378
WOW WOW WOW - Edit
I have been wanting to eat here for years and I'm so upset with myself that it took me this long to try it! This place is seriously amazing and one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The staff is incredibly nice...I've never had customer service so notable. The owner of the store was showing food to us coming from the kitchen proudly showing off her daughter's (the chef) hard work and skills. It may not be the fastest service ever, but all the food is so beautiful and you can tell they put their heart into it. Food was absolutely delectable and I can't wait to try more! Make sure you check their Instagram for the Daily Specials, Friday Dinner Menu, and Sunday Brunch Menu. I went twice in one day because I was so blown away. The only thing that caught me off guard was how expensive the cookie dough is ($20 for a tub), but it's pretty good stuff so it's a splurge item. By the way, the cookie dough can be baked or eaten raw😉
Read morePros: Most amazing staff ever, Beautiful food
Cons: Not a place to eat at if you're in a hurry
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BonniePeterson
Points +68
Delicious vegan food - Edit
We were looking for a place to get a healthy drink while we waited for our condo to be ready and happened upon a most delightful place. We ordered lunch and went back today for Sunday brunch. It turns out that a “pop up” business makes the Friday night dinners and Sunday brunch.
Read morePros: Quality of the food, Friendliness of the staff , Reasonably priced
Cons: It wasn’t clearly stated the a different business , The quality and flavors of brunch didn’t match the
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JodieAnttila
Points +164
Best vegan food I've ever had - Edit
We drove an hour from Kihei multiple times just to eat here. The bagel with cream cheese is to die for.
Read morePros: Unreal flavors, Variety
Cons: None, seriously
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Irondan22
Points +33
Fully Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Went here 5 times on my trip! It had tons of variety and the food was great!
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JillOlson
Points +34
Delicious vegan cafe - Edit
Update: went back and was equally impressed. Soba bowl and breakfast burritos are delicious. Also don’t miss the s’mores cookie- life changing!! Owner is lovely and thrilled to meet other vegans. Also her son, a staunch vegan, gives surf lessons if you want to support. Lahainasurfadventures.com. Wish we had known before we went to a different place.
Read moreDiscovered this vegan spot walking distance to our condo and highly recommend. Enjoyed a iced coffee with oat, maple, espresso whip and yummy blueberry muffin. Will be back to try the breakfast burrito and granola/fruit bowls. Super friendly service too!
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-20
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly service , All vegan menu
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MFDOOM
Points +37
Still Dreaming of A’A Roots - Edit
We ate here 2 or 3 times while in Maui. It was so great that if it was in my hometown I’d eat here multiple days a week. We tried to go again on our last day. They were closed for Father’s Day, which we totally respected, but I’m still dreaming of my next meal there.
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