Higher Ground Cafe

We stopped at the Kula Lodge restaurant and were incredibly impressed. The view was amazing even on an overcast day and the service was excellent. We tried the onion soup and it was such a good start to our meal with a delicious generous portion of puff pastry on top. Then we had the prawns, the server did let us know they came with the shells on but the 2 seconds of effort to remove them was so worth the incredible flavor. I can’t imagine anyone complaining about something so small but clearly people have. My husband had the chicken and waffles and was so pleased with how crispy and tender the chicken was and the fluffiness of the waffles. I just wish I had caught the server’s name because she was so kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend, you won’t be disappointed

Came back 4 years later and was sad to see the restaurant burnt down. Ate at the food truck there and food was epic, vibes were awesome

We had lunch at Kula Lodge on our way to the national park. We each had the chicken and waffles, a specialty there, and it was wonderful. The setting is beautiful with an incredible mountain overview and lush tropical garden. Highly recommend for a side trip while on Maui.

We came to breakfast at the lodge restaurant but unfortunately it seems that the restaurant had a fire 3 months ago. So we got breakfast sandwiches at their food truck (which is right next to where the lodge restaurant was location - same parking lot).

Sadly, the Kula Lodge Restaurant building was destroyed by a fire in August 2025. ||https://youtu.be/o90N5lSz7ao?si=YLMzgq3Q6jA4P988 ||While the restaurant building is in ruins and is closed, there is a very nice food truck set up nearby …

Sad to see the lodge burnt down but the food truck is amazing. Plenty of great eats like fish and chips ribs pulled pork and fish sandwiches. You must stop by and enjoy the friendly service and delicious food.