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Cool Cat Cafe

Lahaina, United States of America

Cool Cat Cafe | TasteAtlas | Recommended authentic restaurants
Cool Cat Cafe | TasteAtlas | Recommended authentic restaurants
Cool Cat Cafe | TasteAtlas | Recommended authentic restaurants
Cool Cat Cafe | TasteAtlas | Recommended authentic restaurants
Cool Cat Cafe | TasteAtlas | Recommended authentic restaurants
Cool Cat Cafe | TasteAtlas | Recommended authentic restaurants
Cool Cat Cafe | TasteAtlas | Recommended authentic restaurants
3rd floor, 658 Front St #160, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA +1 808-667-0908

Serving

Burger

Burger

Recommended by Lonely Planet and 5 other food critics.
Burger

Cheeseburger

Recommended by Gayot and 3 other food critics.

Recommendations

"It’s a hunka-hunka burger love at this lively 2nd-floor doo-wop diner, where most of the burgers, sandwiches and salads are named for 1950s icons, honoring the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Chubby Checker and, of course, Elvis Presley. The burgers get rave reviews. The view from the large open terrace overlooking Banyan Tree Park isn’t bad either."
"After a full day of adventuring around the island, treat yourself to what has been dubbed the best burger on Maui at the Cool Cat Café. A black and white checkered floor and checkered embellished plates welcome you into this 50’s style eatery in downtown Lahaina. Snag a seat in one of the red, retro-styled stools and prepare for a mouth-watering dining experience!"
"Cool Cat Cafe has a reputation that’s hard to beat. The winner of our best burger category for years running, this restaurant has this iconic American meal on lock. But they don’t just serve your average burger. Oh no, Cool Cat is known for its impressively long burger menu. Bring the kids to this family-friendly ‘50s-style diner, listen to some tunes, and enjoy a good ol’ burger and fries."
"If burgers are your thing, this eatery has some of the best - and the largest selection - on the island. We recommend the Duke, a formidable bacon cheeseburger with fried onion rings and tangy-sweet barbecue sauce."
"Rated “Best Burger on Maui” by numerous publications for 10 years in a row, Cool Cat Cafe in Lahaina is the “it” spot for a succulent burger. All of their burgers are made fresh daily, and are 100% certified Angus beef. Seasoned with their signature seasonings, you can’t go wrong with a Cool Cat burger and a side of onion rings!"
"Cool Cat is consistently voted as the island's best burger. All of the meat is massaged with a secret seasoning, and specialty burgers like the Don Ho (teriyaki and pineapple burger), Luna (covered in avocado), and Frisco (served on sourdough bread with grilled onions and jack cheese) are what make it such a legendary choice."
"Covered in two big strips of bacon, onion rings, melted cheese and Cool Cat Cafe’s bbq sauce, this beast came out prepared medium and looking the like the perfect lunch. First bite, DELICIOUS! Juicy, flavorful (that sauce was just right) and able to hold itself together, the Cool Cat Cafe certainly delivered. The meat, cheese and onion rings all worked well and all offered their own piece of the burger which was nice."
"This airy diner looking out over the Banyan Tree uses a trademark blend of seasonings and spices in their belt-loosening selection of burgers, and the bar is a colorful collection of boat crew who are cheerily drinking away their tips. The restaurant has live music seven nights a week and donates to the local community, so if you're walking down Front Street and get a carnivorous craving, climb the stairs of the Wharf Cinema Center for a taste of what is officially the best burger on Maui."
"Voted Best Burger on Maui for 15 years running! This family-friendly, 50's-inspired diner uses only the freshest ingredients for their 13 specialty burgers, including 100 percent certified Angus beef that's hand-pressed and never frozen."
"I am one of those that finds something on the menu that I love and repeat every time I visit — and I have to say that the Jailhouse Rock burger smothered with sautéed mushrooms and jack cheese is the one that does it for me. We have to say that the special ingredient that makes most of their delicious burgers, sandwiches and the famous “rings” top the charts is the sweet Maui onions. Their delicious flavor is a fantastic change from traditional onions — even my onion-detesting husband agrees."

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