Slappy Cakes

Whenever you go on vacation, someone will tell you “you have to see this or eat here.” Well, this recommendation we got for Slappy Cakes was spot on! We were told that you get to make your own pancakes and the eggs are heavenly and the service will blow you away. Check, check and triple check! The service was excellent and the food was great and the entire experience will leave you wanting more and more. The wait was minimal but SO worth it. If you’re looking for a breakfast spot, please consider Slappy Cakes, you will not regret it. Enjoy!

Best breakfast experience! Kids LOVED creating their own pancakes…so did the adults, honestly! They have a great selection of add ins, so everything is customizable. There’s plenty of other items from the kitchen if you don’t want to make your own pancakes. I’d recommend the Banana Bread French toast. Everything was delicious, lovely atmosphere, and great service.

This was a fun experience. At this restaurant you can make your own pancakes right there at the table. If you don’t want to do that, they do have other options on the menu. Our server Coy (I hope that’s correct) gave exceptional service and I would definitely recommend everyone try this place at least once. It’s definitely fun for the family.

Was recommended this place by a friend. We came here twice during our stay in Ka’anapali. We walked both times since it is so close to where we’re staying, but the parking lot seemed to have plenty of parking spots. We were seated immediately both times. Our server today was great but unfortunately I don’t remember our name. I really enjoyed making my own pancakes the 1st visit. The 2nd time I got strawberry pancakes & eggs. My husband got the grand slap both times. While the food was tasty, I’m not giving 5 stars due to concerns of cleanliness. Both visits my husband was given dirty utensils. Today, my plate of eggs had a small green piece on it even though none of our food had anything green in it. And today, my husband’s pancakes had a hair IN it. They did take off his food from our bill which was nice, but cleanliness is super important when it comes to a restaurant

Great place for breakfast, however it is expensive for eggs and bacon. There is also a kitchen fee that I have never encountered before. They have a really fun option if you want a pancake breakfast, you can grill them yourself at your table. The tables have a built in griddle in the middle. Our server Britney was awesome, friendly and attentive. The food was great too.

My kids loved this place. They lived being able to make their own pancakes and add the toppings themselves. Chorizo omelet was delicious. Fun and quick service. A little pricy for breakfast.

Some of the best pancakes we’ve ever had. The Hawaiian and blueberry tart were so delicious. Candied bacon was unreal. Great coffee and service. Potatoes were also tasty. Must visit while in Maui!

The food was delicious. I had a breakfast burrito. It was very good. A bit pricey, at $98 for a party of three, but hey, it’s Maui.

Did not tell us when there was a extra cost to substitute out the meat and the kitchen service charge is not adequately advertised. When I go to a restaurant I assume part of the price is to pay for the preparation of the food. They're incredibly stingy with their pancake toppings. It's not that expensive to give more than a quarter of a banana. However the potatoes were excellent and the pancakes were pretty good.

I've been going to Slappy cakes for years and it just keeps getting better. I love their seasonal pancakes and coffee is great. Service is also friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this place for breakfast in maui.

Slappy Cakes Maui is such a fun and unforgettable dining experience. The DIY pancake concept is what really sets this place apart--you get to cook your own pancakes right at the table, with a variety of batters to choose from and an endless selection of fixins to create exactly what you're craving. It's interactive, creative, and perfect for all ages. Beyond the pancakes, the menu is extensive and packed with flavorful, scrumptious options that go well beyond breakfast basics. Everything has a comforting, homemade "food for the soul" vibe that makes you want to linger and enjoy every bite. The staff truly completes the experience. Everyone is vibrant, welcoming, and always happy to answer questions or help guide you through the menu, which makes first-time visits especially enjoyable. And don't skip the drinks--the bar menu is incredibly creative, with fun, clever names that perfectly match the playful Slappy Cakes energy. Whether you're there for brunch, cocktails, or a unique dining experience, Slappy Cakes Maui consistently delivers.

We were looking for a breakfast place and came across slappy cakes on Yelp. It's easy to find, just off the main drag. It's very clean, cute vibe. Staff were very nice and welcoming. My hubbie and I tend to focus on protein in our meals, I should have known pancake focused restaurant wouldn't be a great match. The chorizo omelette was average. The breakfast burrito with bacon was bland. Judging from the Yelp reviews, if you want a variety of pancake offerings this would be your place!!

We stopped in for breakfast after a morning of jet skiing, and it was perfect! There was no wait at all, and we were seated right away. Our server was super nice, friendly, and attentive, and the food came out quickly. Everything we ordered was delicious fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we needed after being out on the water. The restaurant has a large parking lot with plenty of spaces, which made everything even easier. Overall, a great spot for a tasty, quick, and welcoming breakfast. Highly recommend!

This place is a vibe!! Walking distance from our hotel. It's centered around pancakes. They have a choice of the kitchen making the or you can make your own pancakes at the table. Everyone is super happy and welcoming. We were sat right away. I got strawberry pancakes and my husband got the regular pancakes which totaled $50. Both came with 3 pancakes each and were made in the kitchen. You do get charged 3% when it is made in the kitchen, that they don't tell you about. For the pancakes you can make at your table you choose a type of batter then you choose some fixings to put in it. They make 4-6 pancakes. Coffee was decent. Would try again.

Quick and friendly service, the decor is super cute and the restaurant is clean. I ordered the loaded potatoes with bacon and absolutely LOVED it. Super filling and very tasty, the peppers in the potato mix were a great addition. My husband got the grand slap which he enjoyed and my girls shared pancakes. The strawberry jam is DELICIOUS!!!!!!! We have gone back two more times as we liked it so much!

We came by this morning super hungry since we had not gotten groceries yet and the food was pretty good! I was pleasantly surprised to see they had vegan pancakes which are also gluten free, I ended up getting the Hawaiian ones and the crushed macadamia nuts on top were delicious. The prices are a bit high but that's expected on Hawaii. Our server was great and very friendly/attentive! Food came out very quick and the booths are large/comfortable too. Plenty of parking out front as well!

I was really looking forward to Slappy Cakes but it did not live up to the hype. They are extremely stingy on toppings. I ordered the Elvis pancakes and I didn't even receive half of a banana. Mind you the small pinch of bacon and peanut butter. The taste of the pancakes was decent but I'm not sure how you can really go wrong with pancakes, for $16 id expect a lot more. I'd recommend trying out some other small cafes for pastries and coffee instead of Slappy Cakes.

This place opens early in the morning for breakfast, especially for those travelers traveling east. They have a hot griddle on each table to make pancakes live (make your own) which probably is a great experience and tasty as well. We although went for their avocado toast - not what they are known for and neither they should be. Nothing extraordinary there, but micro greens make it look fancy at the least. Ambience is good and service decent. Not every place on the island that's highly rated is great and this serves for a great example.

We ate breakfast here on our 2nd day in Maui. Food was great but expensive! We decided to eat here instead of the buffet at Ritz. Ordered: 1) Hawaiian pineapple pancakes - husband and I enjoyed this, ate about 80% 2) strawberry shortcake pancakes - kid liked this but could only finish half 3) crazy loco moco - husband got this and said it tastes better than the one he had at Oahu 4) chorizo omelette - this was tasty, potatoes were a bit dry though 5) eggs, bacon and potatoes plate - decent Overall we liked the food here and did not choose to cook our own pancakes as it's too much work haha.

Must stop when the nephews are here to visit. They love making their own pancakes. Gotta keep a close eye on them at 5 & 8 with a burner on the table but we always have a lot of fun. It's great for families with kids, quick pace and loud (so you don't have to worry about kids making noise). I always get the breakfast burrito and they get pancakes with fruit. We all leave full and happy!

We were staying at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Shores and wanted to walk to breakfast. This was a 20-minute stroll along beach and through a parking lot. The restaurant has a modern vibe. We were seated quickly on a Saturday at 8 am. We ordered the Elvis pancakes and the seasonal Benedict, which was carnitas with a lilikoi Hollandaise sauce. The pancakes were nothing special and needed more of the bacon, peanut butter chip and banana topping. The butter provided at the table helped a little. I don't order eggs Benedict often but thought it was very good. I'm a passion fruit fanatic so I appreciated the hint of flavor in the sauce. The micro greens on top were a nice touch too. And you can't go wrong with a side of crispy potatoes, though they were pretty basic and could have used some seasoning. The alcoholic drinks were tempting, but we went with water, which our waiter was great about refilling. Not sure about you, but if I go out it's because I don't want to cook, so the pancake griddle tables weren't for me. I would like to go back with some littles some day because I think it's a cool concept.

We've been coming here for years and I just realized I never submitted a review. We've been calling this place Slappy Jacks for so long (that's the name our toddlers gave it the first time we visited) that on our most recent visit, I forgot the actual name was Slappy Cakes, hah. This time we opted for two tried and true options, the griddle table for make your own pancakes for the kids (ok adults too, lol) and the Loco Moco. The Loco Moco has a nice smokey flavor to it and sits on a large bed of white rice topped with brown gravy, an egg of your choice, and green onion slivers. I could have used more gravy because it's definitely not swimming in it which is my preference - so if you like gravy, ask for extra or you'll be licking the plate for every drop. Big enough to split if you're also enjoying pancakes, but it'll you're hungry you'll want to eat the entire thing. ;) The kids enjoyed the buttermilk pancake batter and we opted for whipped cream, blueberries and chocolate chips as toppers for this visit. In the past we've tried the chocolate batter and other toppings but the chocolate chips and whipped cream are our go-to favorites. Our family doesn't really use syrup so it doesn't bother us that the "good stuff" is at a premium price like a few others have mentioned. The pancakes are solid and are a fun activity and memory to create with the family. There are some real artists if you check out the photos but we're just amateurs who like to eat good food, lol. Great place all around and always on our list when we're in Maui.

The pictures do it no justice. Slappy cakes was awesome!!!!! Came here for breakfast and wanted loco moco & pancakes to fuel us before we hit the beach. Husband and I were really happy with the food & service. Loco moco was one of the best I had on the island and the perfect portion for breakfast. The pancakes were so yummy too!!! . We came right as they were opening and got seated quickly. Clean & huge inside. Staff were so friendly and overall great dining experience. 10/10 food 10/10 service

This was a take out order and I didn't go with my husband so I can't review ambiance or service, which I have yet to have bad service on the island. The food was lacking in a major way. It was as if they didn't believe in seasoning. The toast was literally bread cut in half and potatoes were bland and quite firm. Definitely won't return and wouldn't recommend based on flavors and food especially for the price

Loved the experience! Great staff. Would absolutely come back. GF Pancake mix 9/10 Mixers : Chocolate chips 9/10 Butterscotch bits 8.5/10 Bacon 8.5/10 Eggs 7/10

Was excited to try after reading positive reviews, left with the same satisfaction of a chain breakfast spot. Servings are large and can be split by two people. One fun feature is the option to make your own pancakes, you can select from a variety of pancake batter options and DIY your pancakes using a griddle built into your table, though you can still order them already cooked if you prefer. Friendly service and clean restaurant, decent food/flavor.

Check in was prompt as we weren't waiting on a grill. Enjoyed some hot coffee and a House Mary. The salted rim was perfect country fried steak and potatoes didn't disappoint. It was a little crisper than i prefer but trust it was still consumed. Had some buttermilk pancakes too. i talked myself out of the added toppings and it was still perfect! come time to pay the bill the server ended up being someone from our part of the island , practically a neighbor so we talked a little story. This was my first time eating here and i can see treating my husband and I again. He got it this time so i'm sure i can treat him next

Our Uber Driver recommended this place close to our hotel. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed. There was already a line early in the morning so that tells you a lot. The host and the workers were so nice too! We got the Slappy Moco and the Dubai Chocolate Pancakes, Island Iced Coffee and the hibiscus lemonade .... all highly recommend. I will definitely come back here when I visit again. Sooo delicious! Recommending this place if you are near here!

I can't believe I didn't write a review right away! This place was just perfect for celebrating my birthday breakfast! I could appreciate the parking being free since it's not always, if you can even find parking near the hotels. They made the simply delicious pancakes fun and special in all the best ways! The bloody Mary's were so good my hubby had to come back three days later for his birthday!

Wasn't sure if because of the name this would be good food or just a great name. Well over the course of our week here, we have gone 3 times. We love it! The cinnamon roll pancakes were awesome as were the regular buttermilk ones. Everything we got was very good. Friendly and fast service..

Amazing family friendly restaurant! I love and appreciated the idea of having pancake grills to make our own customized pancakes. Think Korean BBQ idea but for pancakes. Our teenage son truly enjoyed this and I think it was satisfying to him knowing how delicious he could make his pancakes. If you choose to make your pancakes they have prepped batters in 8 oz squeeze bottles. You then choose what fruit, sweets, and or fillings you want. There are also signature plates like you would see on a Denny's or IHOP menu if you didn't want to put in the work of making your own pancakes. This is what I ended up doing and chose the Classic Breakfast. Nothing exceptional yet nothing terrible either. I did love their homemade strawberry jam! We definitely would come back here to try out their variety of specialty pancakes! Pricing was decent and service was excellent. They even have merch sold up from if you want a little souvenir.

Essentially it was average and lacked the attention to detail that warrants a $100 price tag for two people. Ordered rhe country fried steak and a short stack of pancakes, egg whites and potatos. The country fried steak portion was small, eggs were average, pancakes were average and potato's were okay. The star was the bacon - really good! The big loser was the biscuit - dry and lacked any flavor at all. Not worth the $4. In all it was average. Clean place with plenty of seating however make sure you get there before 8 - if you don't you will be waiting a long time.

Totally over ordered for just me and my toddler, but everything was so good and large portioned. You NEED to get build your own pancakes. Fully customizable. First, pick your batter (you can choose what kind like chocolate, buttermilk, seasonal -- I think they have pandan!) $10, additional toppings $3 or $4. One order of batter can feed 2-3 kids I would say. We got blueberries, chocolate chips, and whipped cream ---waaay too much. Should have just stuck with one or two toppings. Coolest thing is you cook it in the middle of your table yourself!! So you're able to make each pancake as big or small as you want, which is great because my little likes mini pancakes you usually can't find. She had fun throwing (way too many) chocolate chips on each pancake. We also ordered loco moco--good, not too salty. And candied bacon (comes with 4). Oh my lord, sooo delicious. The macadamia nuts are a nice touch. Drip coffee ($5) was surprisingly good. Needless to say, very kid friendly. High chairs and boosters available. They gave us a booth and booster so it'd be easier for my toddler to eat which was thoughtful. They also provided a plastic baby plate and spoon. And water cup with plastic lid and straw. Great service as well.

Came here for the first time with the family while we were on vacation in Maui. We heard many other families talking about this place and we had to check it out. In concept, it was a great and cool idea to let the kids create and cook their own pancakes. I would just say that it seemed a bit on the higher cost side to make our own pancakes. The pancakes were decent but I wasn't totally over the moon with it. I ordered the chicken fried steak and was really happy about it. It was a good size portion, the flavor was good and it came out hot from the kitchen. Overall it was a good experience and the kids totally loved to make their own breakfast, now we just need them to keep doing it at home!!!

I did not know what to expect when I got here!! We came on a Saturday morning 9 am and there was no line. I'm sure it gets packed though! Such a big restaurant. Who knew you could make your own pancakes!!! This was very fun, we were so full and it was a great experience! We ordered the oat special pancakes (10$) for a bottle The beef tacos (special) And the Greek yogurt fruit bowl Toppings: banana, honey and coconut peanut butter!! Yall this was so fun, I was very satisfied and the coconut peanut butter is a must! I wouldn't do the tacos again but try other stuff! Ask your server what their favorite is bc our server told us his favorite were the coconut syrup and coconut peanut butter! He did not disappoint!

A nice and short walk from where we were staying! Definitely looks nicer once you get inside - cute atmosphere! My youngest daughter enjoyed being able to make her own pancakes!

I can't recommend Slappy Cakes unless you like the novelty of cooking your own pancakes at the table. Food review:: Banana bread French toast- two slabs of super sweet banana bread. Not much French toast about it. Grand Slap- scrambled eggs were overcooked (brown), bacon was decent. No butter put on the toast or the pancakes. Had to ask and they brought cold butter slabs in the foil wrapping. Also no jelly. They brought a small ramekin of soupy jelly. Meh. Potatoes were dry and pancakes are definitely below iHop in taste. Cinnamon roll cakes- nothing more than some cinnamon in the pancake batter and a dollop of super sweet cream cheese frosting on top. Drinks- Orange juice and apple juice (okay from a carton) and coffee which was not as good as the coffee made in my condo. Service- pretty good but had to ask for things that should have come with the meal (butter, jelly, ketchup) and water was never refilled. All in all I would not return and cannot recommend as a good breakfast place in Maui..

Best breakfast on Maui! I love sitting at the bar or going with a group of friends and making art on the griddles. Definitely try the drink of the month!

We love it here. Every time we go to Maui we make sure to have breakfast here at least once. It's so fun plus the foods good and the staff is friendly.

A fun breakfast/brunch place, but options add up fast. We came around 9-10am on a weekend and had no trouble getting a table for 5 with a griddle. Everyone else ordered plates for breakfast, but my son and I did the MYO pancakes. The bottle of batter easily fed the two of us. The add-ons, which make the pancake experience fun, can add up fast. They're $3-4 each. We got chocolate chips, mac nuts, and coconut syrup. If you want pure maple syrup, it's an extra $4(!) otherwise, there's pancake syrup on the table. That said, we did get a LOT of each of those items, more than we used. We added a side of spam, which was sliced and grilled and had good flavor over simply sautéed. Juice and coffee was fine, and I appreciated that they had lids/straws for juice cups for keiki.

One thing stood out to us at this restaurant and we didn't get to personally experience it but we watched others and it looked like a blast. You can make your own pancakes! They have griddles in some tables where everyone can participate in making breakfast, fun for the whole family if you ask me. We had banana pancakes, the breakfast hash, and the Slappy grand slam, all were equally satisfying, and a good bang for your buck. We came at closing time so service was a little bit slow, but everyone was still very kind and overall we had a great experience. I'll give it a 4/5 stars because everything was good, but nothing exceptional stood out to us. Cheers Lexi

Food is awesome. Perhaps the best pancakes we have ever had. This is a must go place. Service was good and it's a large space so the wait is not bad!

Great food! great staff! We had a fun experience cooking our own pancakes! We will be back.

I had never seen a tabletop griddle in the middle of the table concept. While I didn't try it this go-around I may on a future visit. The burrito was good. The banana bread French toast was ok. I honestly didn't know what to expect. It sounded unique. I compare it to grilling a blueberry muffin vs a french toast using banana bread.

I was venturing around the West side of Maui and heard about this place. I sat at the counter on a busy day and was treated like a rockstar by the bartender and a server helping out. Great service and yummy food! Great option for families or line adventurers like me. ;)

It's Korean bbq but pancakes. The kids love making their own pancakes. They are allowed to get creative with shapes and toppings. Each bottle of batter and topping is priced separately so you can get as little or as much as you want. Not all tables have the griddle so if you don't feel like cooking on vacation, you can also just sit down and order some pancakes and other typical Hawaiian breakfast dishes prepared for you.

Hungry for some delicious pancakes?? Well no further because this spot has everything you would want for pancakes. Want to make it yourself? They have that option too! This place was very unique and I was glad I found a place that had pancakes that are dairy free. My kids love pancakes however, my daughter has a dairy allergy so I was very happy I found this place. The server was very accommodating and went to the kitchen a few times to check if things had dairy. I like more savory breakfasts so I got a Burrito with bacon, which was very good. Bacon was a little extra. It needed a little more meat though. My wife loved the country fried steak with gravy. We ordered extra gravy but they didn't tell us it would be extra.. however we enjoyed it. Great spot and it gets filled pretty quickly so I'd suggest getting there early! Earlier the better!

Got a coupon for a free batter with any meal order. I had never been to a Slappy Cakes, so decided to try here for breakfast. The staff was very friendly and promptly led me to my table. I found loco moco and ordered it "my usual" way of eggs over medium and gravy on the side. I ordered the special peanut butter batter. It was enough batter to make four small pancakes. The loco moco was very good. The pancakes turned out okay, thus the four stars.

Went here for some late breakfast fare. Service was pretty good and the restaurant was definitely very clean. My main concerns arise from the food. The food here was just not very impressive to me. There wasn't a whole lot of variety on the menu and the food itself was nothing special. I didn't feel as though the quality was different from like a Dennys. I was very excited to try this place but ended up disappointed.

This place is what all pancake lovers should want to visit! Friendly staff and great vibes! Food is absolutely delicious! But the Hawaiian pancakes are the ultimate attraction here! Oh and strong hot coffee. You can cook your own pancakes ... we opted out of this activity, but the people that went for it looked like they were having fun! Definitely stop by if you are a pancake lovers!

This is a big yes for us every time we visit Maui (with and without our 8 yo!). There will inevitably be a wait but usually only about 10-20 minutes and worth it. It's pretty spacious inside and well set up to fit many and flow. We love making our own pancakes as it keeps everyone occupied (busy children, adults suffering from too many Mai tais consumed the night before...). We also ordered a side of bacon and the loco moco because we must! So good. We included sides of chocolate chips, strawberries and lemon curd and had fun being creative with shapes and toppings. We did a buttermilk batter and usually we do Taro too but it wasn't on the menu; they seem to have gone away from that in the last 7 years and towards a rotating flavored batter: it was apple pie-ish which sounded ok but not what we wanted. Coffee is meh (watery); but our server was fantastic and prompt!

We saw Slappys on our way to the Food Truck Park and decided that we were going to stop in the next morning. When we arrived, the restaurant was pretty empty, so we were seated immediately. We looked at the menu, and my wife wanted to cook your own pancakes at your table. You order the type of pancake batter you like (buttermilk, chocolate, etc), and fixin's (chocolate chips, whipped cream, etc). The batter comes out in a squeeze bottle, and you cook your pancakes on a griddle built into your table. I tried one of the pancakes, and it was delicious. I, on the other hand, had the spinach and grilled onion scramble, and it was excellent. We advise you to arrive early, because by the time we were leaving, the place had filled up.

Fun, definitely fun and a must if you have kids. The kids loved it. Everything was super easy. Drinks were great!! The only thing was there were quite a few ants on the table. They said they were going to spray tomorrow.

This is a great place if you're into all things pancake as I am. I loved the chill vibe of this place - no rush, you're on Maui time now!! The best thing about Slappy Cakes is being able to score one of the tableside griddles to make your own (definitely recommend making a reservation or coming in early to do so!) There are lots of different breakfast options to choose from outside of pancakes (but you also can't go wrong with just pancakes!) Service was good and friendly- which is always a plus. I love how everyone friendly this place is, so there is definitely something for everyone here. There is parking available outside but also easy to get a rideshare to and from if you are staying at a nearby resort.

This place drew my attention because of the DIY pancakes. I chose this experience and added blueberries and pineapple, which was delicious. My husband got the daily special which was spare rib tacos and they were equally tasty. The service was friendly and efficient. It was a very casual, fun environment. They also have a full bar.

Good was delicious with fast friendly service. It was great to have gluten free options as we had a couple folks in our group of six requiring it. No extra cost for gluten free a big plus! Casual family dining another plus with our toddler.

We have been coming to Maui for 2 decades and have never dined at this establishment. The restaurant had just recently opened after the Lahaina fire and to our surprise there was no wait to get a table. We had a great waiter and the ambiance was pretty chill. We ordered the free Gluten squeeze bottle due to a deal my wife had. We did have 3 breakfast sides and combined with our drinks it came to about 27 bucks total for our breakfast. Making pancakes on tables that act as hot griddles was the best part of this establishment. I don't know if we will ever return but the experience was memorable. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, my Friends!!!