Kalei's Lunchbox (Maui Lani)
Wailuku, Central Maui
A Food-Truck-Turned-Restaurant With $10 Burgers and Plate Lunches
Kalei's Lunchbox began as a food truck in 2016 and has a restaurant at 52 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (opened as a new location in January 2022) as well as one in Makawao. HAWAIʻI Magazine ranked it No. 3 on its 2025 Maui cheap-eats list and No. 4 for plate lunch in its 2026 Readers' Choice. Its 2025 prices: breakfast sandwiches from $7, a two-patty cheeseburger $10, noodle dishes under $10, and plate lunches from $16, with a Maui Lani loco moco and mac salad around $18.
The only hours found are from a January 2022 article (breakfast 8–10:30 AM, plate lunches all day to about 8 PM), so confirm current hours by phone at (808) 793-3104.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A solid local-style meal at a fair price in Central Maui — useful for lunch or an early dinner.
Best for: a plate lunch, a breakfast sandwich, a budget meal between Iao Valley and the airport.
Insider tip: hours are not current, so call before you go.
- Safety notes:
- Only a 2022 source gave hours — confirm before you go.
- Price tier:
- $
Reviews: Google MapsYelp
Local tips
- •Hours come from a 2022 article — confirm by phone, (808) 793-3104.
- •A second location is in Makawao (55 Pukalani St).
- •Prices quoted by HAWAIʻI Magazine were from 2025.
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