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CLOSED: Penne Pasta Cafe
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Veg-options
Serves meat, vegan options available. Order food at the counter. Has brown rice pasta, lactose/dairy-free cheese (ask if contains casein). Pasta dishes with fresh made sauces. Linguini with pesto or pomodoro and baked penne, and several other dishes lacto-vegetarian suitable. Closed due to the August 2023 fire, please update HappyCow if/when this establishment re-opens.
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180 Dickenson St, 113 (at /on Maui), Lahaina, Hawaii, USA, 96761
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 25 Aug 2023 by Jencat22
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12 Reviews
First Review by VeggieVee
meganjolic
Points +132
Convenient Vegan - Edit
The restaurant wasn’t busy so it was a great option for a hungry vegan family of 4!
Read moreThe portions however were pretty disappointing. The margarita pizza (vegan cheese $3) was only filled about 2/3 of the way. The Penne Pomodoro was about 8-10 bites - not enough for my husband.
The focaccia w/ olive oil, balsamic & Italian herbs was hands down the BEST! We should’ve just ordered 4 of those 😉
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-19
Pros: Decent vegan options , Vegan cheese , Friendly staff
Cons: VERY expensive , Serves meat
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JackelynCooper
Points +28
Great - Edit
Delicious pasta and focaccia. Staff was extremely helpful and outlined every single vegan option for me.
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shannlightfoot
Points +98
Very accommodating to vegan options 🙌🏼 - Edit
Counter lady was very patient and did great explaining the vegan options. Took her recommendations on what to order and the food was really yummy.
Read moreBaked penne pasta with vegan cheese.. focaccia bread with olive oil and balsamic, mmmmm. Italian night success
Pros: Dairy free Mozzarella cheese substitute , Great portion sizes , Delicious tasting
Cons: Weird vibe in the restaurant
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boobaby1015
Points +30
Good food - Edit
Not Vegan but it is Vegan friendly. Great bread e/oil and vinegar (ask for no cheese). Good pasta and flatbreads! They offer dairy-free cheese for the pizzas and flatbreads.
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ConnieKeith-Kerns
Points +38
Pizza - Edit
We have the flatbread pizza with capers,basil and sun dried tomatoes. We now have Daiya cheese added. One of my favorite places in Lahina! Nice people running it too.
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GingerClark
Points +25
They have Daiya Vegan Cheese! - Edit
She very excited to find a restaurant on the West Side of Maui that offers vegan cheese. Juan said he started putting daiya on the menu after a vegan told him how great it is and he also mentioned Happy Cow! My husband and I tried the pizza with Olives, Capers, Basil, Oregano & Roasted Peppers— Super Delicious!!!
Read morePros: Offers vegan cheese, Casual vibe, Positive customer service
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mdsmithers
Points +190
so so... - Edit
Definitely possible to eat vegan here. Had the roasted broccoli to start which was dripping oil otherwise tasty. Focaccia came with parmesan on it, which they gladly remade without. It was delicious. My penne was softer than I like and the Ragu was watery. My wife liked her roasted eggplant spaghetti, it was not as watery and cooked right.
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silverwhale
Points +80
Very accommodating - Edit
The ?owner was really helpful, he went through the whole menu and explained the pizzas and pastas that could be made vegan (they have vegan cheese). My pizza was great, thin crispy crust and he let me add some extra veggies. My boyfriend had the pasta puttanesca veganized with anchovies removed. They can do their baked pastas with vegan cheese as well.
Read morePros: Owner knowledgeable and helpful, Quick service, could sit outside , Free street parking right in front of restaurant
Cons: Not a huge variety of pizza toppings, Location not that scenic
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Moosemendelson
Points +72
Accomodating! - Edit
The staff was so friendly and helpful in crafting our vegan lunch. After beach or shopping in Lahaina it is a must stop. Super thin crust delicioso pizza and and baked penne, both with Daiya cheese. So good and loved the quaint outside dining area. Would visit again for sure.
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KaylenaSatiacum
Points +38
great food - Edit
Had the brown rice pasta with garlic tomato sauce and broccoli. Staff seemed knowledgeable about vegan diet.
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Points +25841
Penne Pasta - Edit
This place reminded me of Noodles and Company...but the food here tastes so much better. The chef was nice enough to come out and talk to me and walked me through each item that could be made vegan, and they even have Daiya cheese. He recommended the Penne Puttanesca (you must specify vegan) and he veganized it for me (so less the cheese and anchovies). I must say, I was impressed. The food was really good and flavored well. I may even go back to Penne Pasta for dinner again tonight. I recommend this place if you're craving pasta.
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VeggieVee
Points +13
Fabulous hidden Gem! - Edit
Love this place! Reasonably priced, friendly, timely service.
Read moreFavorites; salads with fresh edamame beans, focaccia bread, baked squash, baked beets, baked penne.
Everything is so fresh! Excellent for vegetarians, would have to ask for vegan modification for some dishes.
When on vacation we eat here about 4 Xs /week!
Can't wait to go back, and try what's new.
Pros: Good portion size, Excellent food, Good value
Cons: Could have a bit more outdoor seating
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