Kalei's Lunchbox (Makawao)
Makawao, Upcountry Maui
The Upcountry Branch of a Beloved Local Plate-Lunch Spot
Kalei's Lunchbox's second restaurant is at 55 Pukalani Street in Makawao, listed by HAWAIʻI Magazine alongside its Maui Lani location in the 2025 Maui cheap-eats ranking (No. 3) and the 2026 plate-lunch ranking (No. 4). The company says it started as a food truck in 2016, and the magazine's 2025 prices for the restaurant overall were a $10 cheeseburger, noodle dishes under $10, and plate lunches from $16. The Makawao phone is (808) 793-0151.
No hours were found for the Makawao branch specifically, so confirm before you drive up.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A rare low-cost meal in Upcountry, where most restaurants are pricey — worth a stop on a Makawao or Haleakalā day.
Best for: a plate lunch or burger, a budget meal near Makawao town, a stop between Haleakalā and Paʻia.
Insider tip: call ahead for hours, since none were published for this branch.
- Safety notes:
- No hours were found for this branch — confirm by phone before going.
- Price tier:
- $
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Local tips
- •No hours were found for this branch — call (808) 793-0151.
- •Menu and prices are shared with the Maui Lani restaurant (2025 prices from HAWAIʻI Magazine).
- •Makawao is a short drive from Paʻia and Pukalani.
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