The 25 Best Maui Restaurants, According to a Local Expert | Eater

"Most Hawai‘i residents have a banana tree — or five — in their backyard laden with ripe bunches. Unlike the bland Cavendish variety you find in supermarkets, these are apple bananas: small, tangy, and fragrant. To make use of surplus fruits, several roadside stands around the island sell loaves of fresh baked banana bread. For more than 30 years, Aunty Sandy’s has claimed the unofficial title of “Maui’s best banana bread” — but you’ll have to drive for it. Halfway down the road to Hāna (an extraordinarily beautiful drive that melts the cynicism of even the most jaded traveler), Aunty Sandy’s stand sits on the dramatic Ke‘anae Peninsula. It’s a perfect spot to stretch your legs and enjoy a slice of warm banana bread fresh from the oven. The stand also sells drinks and shave ice. Know before you go: Aunty Sandy’s often runs out of bread before closing time (2:30 p.m.) and is closed on Sundays and major holidays." - Shannon Wianecki