Maui, Hawaii | Betty's Beach Cafe (Lahaina)

I think that breakfast is one of the best parts of a vacation. Or brunch, for that matter. I'm an equal opportunist here. Hear me out...In your normal life, when else do you get to lounge around for the first meal of the day? In our lives, breakfast is scarfed, slurped and solo before we rush out the door. But on vacation, it's a meal that's shared and the place to plan the day's adventures. Plus, it's just so freaking delicious. When we woke up on our first day in Maui, the first thing I did was google "best breakfast in Lahaina." One of the places listed was for Betty's Beach Cafe and, as we had nowhere else that sounded better, we decided to check it out. Oh man.

I'm so glad we did.

I'm going to be pushing for a repeat visit before the week is over. Not only is the beach setting gorgeous, but, hey, the food is good, too!

Their banana & macadamia nut pancakes are the best-seller...and we loved them, too! If (and when) they ask if you want the coconut sauce for them, replying with a resounding YES. It's a game changer, in my non-professional opinion.

Also add the huevos rancheros to your "must eat" list. They're really, really good. (And that's not a compliment this Texan hands out lightly.)

On the weekends, mimosas & champagne are $2...Twist up the normal OJ + bubble combo with pineapple, guava or POG juice in your mimosa for the same price.