…or really Slappy Cakes but I was so excited about going to this new restaurant that you could certainly call me slap happy.

I woke up this morning at 8:07 a.m. and rejoiced in the feeling of “sleeping in” I needed a day off from my alarm clock and I felt relaxed and rested when I opened my eyes. I had a plan, I wanted to fly (well really I wanted to travel) but since that wasn’t likely on such short notice I figured flying would be the next best thing and lucky for me there is a flying trapeze place in Lahaina.

I asked Colt what he wanted to do with his day and he told me it was “my day” since he always watches football on Sundays. I told him I had the perfect Maui day planned in my head and to get ready. As he got in the shower I googled Slappy Cakes to ensure they were open and called the trapeze. I found that slappy’s was open until 2 but the trapeze place was having a private event and closing early. I was bumming but hoping that Slappy’s would do the trick.

By the way for those of you who do not know what Slappy Cakes is, it’s a pancake breakfast restaurant. It’s new to Maui and only has 4 other locations, one in Portland and the other 3 overseas. I have heard only great things about it and from what I thought it was an all you can eat, create your own pancake buffet (but boy was I wrong).

We arrived at 10:45 a.m. and that’s when all the fun began! The host asked us if we had ever been to  “Slappy’s” and we told him no. He asked if we would like to sit in the “regular” restaurant dining area or the “cook your own pancakes” area (umm, does a bear shit in the woods?) COOK your OWN pancake section? We were so IN.

Each table has a built in griddle top for you to cook your own pancakes!

You are able to choose from a variety of pancake batter and tons of toppings.

You even get your very own spatula

They have a delicious drink menu with fresh squeezed juices and amazing cocktails.

We tried the rumsicle & a lavender-gin-mimosa

Since it is October they had a seasonal pumpkin batter option which was INCREDIBLE!

We got one pumpkin batter and one buttermilk batter. They have all kinds of different batter including gluten free options.  For toppings we went with sausage, goat cheese, lavender, papaya, banana, granola, cinnamon-whip cream and bacon!

All of their menu items are fresh, local, organic and made from scratch with hormone-free dairy and meats which makes it very easy to enjoy yourself!

This was Colt’s first creation of the day.

Buttermilk batter, goat cheese, sausage and maple syrup.

I know it sounds disgusting but really it was the BEST one of the day.

So sweet and savory hmmm mmmm good.  This is me being a chicken and making a “baby pumpkin” one to taste.

It had pumpkin batter, granola, cinnamon-whipped cream and maple syrup.

Since both of our “trail” pancakes came out delicious we immediately turned into pancake making machines.

All the fixing’s  Not so pretty, but pretty delicious.  Loving life.  Chef BoyarColt
…and then he got creative and made a pumpkin He really is so cool. 

My attempt at a heart

(haha so not as cool)
Pumpkin perfect, heart not so much.
We were like little kids just having the time of our lives  This was called the “meat lovers special” My McSteamy  …and then for the grand finale pumpkin batter, goat cheese, bacon, sausage, cinnamon-whip cream and maple syrup 

The price was more than reasonable for the amount of food you get and they even offer a 15% local discount. If you live in Maui and haven’t gone, GO.

If you are visiting and have never been to the Portland location or overseas, add it to your must do list!

It was an amazing experience and we can’t wait to go back. We already have plans to take Papa and Anu and Joe there, but beware you will need a slappy nappy after this one-of-a-kind dining experience.