Minit Stop (1900 Main St) - Hawaii Restaurant

Minit Stop (1900 Main St)

2.5(17 community reviews)
Budget ($)

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Discover Minit Stop (1900 Main St), offering the best American experience in Wailuku. Enjoy Budget ($) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

More Than Just A Quick Pit Stop in Wailuku

If you find yourself navigating the winding roads of central Maui, the Minit Stop on Main Street is less of a convenience store and more of a local institution. This isn’t the place for a white-tablecloth dinner; it is where the pulse of the Wailuku community beats, usually accompanied by the scent of seasoned pressure-fried chicken wafting through the parking lot.

The Maui Gold Standard for Fried Chicken

The undisputed star here is their fried chicken. It has developed a near-cult following across the island, characterized by a crust that manages to be both shatteringly crisp and deeply savory. Locals know that grabbing a box here is a mandatory precursor to any drive toward the Iao Valley or a long shift at the office. You’ll often see a mix of construction workers, office staff, and surfers standing in line, all waiting for a fresh batch to emerge from the fryers.

What to Expect on Your Visit

Stepping inside, the atmosphere is utilitarian and fast-paced. You are here to grab fuel, both literal and caloric. Beyond the legendary chicken, the refrigerated cases are stocked with grab-and-go favorites, including spam musubi and various local-style bentos that cater to the quick-lunch crowd. Keep in mind that the parking lot can get remarkably tight during the lunch rush, as residents from all over town compete for space to snag their afternoon meal.

It is loud, bright, and unapologetically casual. If you want a slice of genuine, everyday life in Wailuku without the pretense of a sit-down cafe, this is your spot. Just be prepared to leave with a greasy paper bag and a genuine taste of Hawaii’s modern comfort food culture.

Location

1900 Main St, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793-1900

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Maui World TravelersGoogle Maps

Recently

Yes, this is a convenience store, but a trusted co-worker told me about one food in particular and that it's pretty damn tasty. FOOD: Portuguese Bean Soup In a mysterious steel pot lined with a plastic bag, it sits. Wow, is this actually from a convenience store? Soup was very tasty, lots of veggies and piping hot. Highly recommended. Fried Chicken & Potato Wedges This place is known for these two items. Available by the piece or in preset combos, it's very good, with a unique flavoring that's different from national chains. TIPS: They also sell other grab & go items like egg rolls & Spam musubi. FHB ATM machine inside!

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bryan priceGoogle Maps

Recently

I went in to see if I might’ve left my HFN card On the gas pump. I asked if they could please check their lost and found to see if it was in there. The manager said that they turn the HFN cards back into the HFN company. Wouldn’t even look in the lost and found to see if it was in there. There’s obviously a time between when the card is left there and it is picked up or dropped off at HFN and not even have the common decency to do another human a favor and open a lost and found Drawer is the reason why people say locals have no aloha. Pretty pathetic if you ask me

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Amy TGoogle Maps

Recently

Rude employees and prices are very high for the location. I went out for a walk and stopped in to Minit Stop on my way back. I purchased $30 worth of items. After checking out and noticing they expected me to just gather up the items, I asked about a bag to carry them. The employee handed me a rather large box. I again asked if I could have a bag as she was already starting to walk away. She rolled her eyes and told me it would be 26 cents and she continued to walk away. She might have offered that while she was ringing up my items, especially seeing that I was paying with a card. Horrible customer service and not a great experience walking back home juggling my items. I won’t be going back there again.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Minit Stop (1900 Main St)

Common questions from diners about Minit Stop (1900 Main St) in Wailuku.

They are famous for their fried chicken and potato wedges, and offer fresh hot food daily.

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