"Blink and you’ll miss this eatery at the midway point of the seaside Honoapi‘ilani Highway. The kitchen, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., puts extra consideration into American standards, like Reuben sandwiches with house-made sauerkraut, hot dogs with poha berry mustard and pineapple chutney, and a crisp salad topped with charred Brussels sprouts. But it’s the individual pies — flaky of crust and generous of filling — that make Leoda’s worth pulling off the road for. It’s hard to pick a favorite among the flavors that Know before you go: Bring an insulated bag (or buy one onsite) to take extra pies home." - Shannon Wianecki
"A popular stop just outside a historic town, celebrated for sweet and savory pies along with salads and sandwiches made from local ingredients—an ideal casual pit stop for those craving homemade baked goods during sightseeing." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The menu at this counter-service spot with farmstand vibes is simple: sandwiches and pies. But that doesn’t mean your decisions will be easy. The sandwiches may sound ordinary, but are served between thick-cut, fresh bread—rye, wheat, or white—baked by Maui Bread Company, and are pared down perfectly so the essentials shine, like a reuben with corned beef and housemade sauerkraut and thousand island, or the sashimi-grade seared ahi tuna. Non-negotiable are two dessert pies: banana cream, equal parts custard and thick whipped cream, and the lime pie, a pudding cup lined with graham cracker crumbs. There’s pretty much always a line out the door—skip it by ordering online in advance." - martha cheng
"The menu at this counter-service spot with farmstand vibes is simple: sandwiches and pies. But that doesn’t mean your decisions will be easy. The sandwiches may sound ordinary, but are served between thick-cut, fresh bread—rye, wheat, or white—baked by Maui Bread Company, and are pared down perfectly so the essentials shine, like a reuben with corned beef and housemade sauerkraut and thousand island, or the sashimi-grade seared ahi tuna. Non-negotiable are two dessert pies: banana cream, equal parts custard and thick whipped cream, and the lime pie, a pudding cup lined with graham cracker crumbs. There’s pretty much always a line out the door—skip it by ordering online in advance." - Martha Cheng
"People line up for the fresh-from-the-oven baked goods and comforting plates of home-cooked food from Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop." - Travel + Leisure Editors