Charley's Restaurant

I took my girl in to eat lunch the other day. The service from the bartender named Paula was almost as if we were discrimated against. We are very wealthy, but had just been at the beach and my girlfriend didn't have anything but a sarong, thongs and a swimsuit on. We felt pretty salty, but the place isn't 5 star so we thought we would fit in fine. She took one look at us and didn't give us the time of day. She kissed up to a well dressed couple at the other end of the bar with oh and ahs. It was so blatant and rude we decided to leave. We ended up getting a great meal up the street at Cafe Mambo with good service and no one turned up their nose at us. I would never have guessed in such a Hippie love town with people from all over the world would still have such discrimating empoyees. I heard her mention she had been working there for like 50 years...must be time for retirement Paula. You won't be counting your tips from us anytime soon. Better luck anywhere else in Paia. Pros: None Cons: The list is just too long. more

Every year my family goes to Maui to vist my in laws, and every year I have to get my Charlies fix. This is amazing food. The pancakes are hugh and so good. I look forward to it every year. The coconut syurp is the best. Everything they serve is in hearty protions and it tastes so good. Willy Nelson loves it, and plays there when he is home. It just has to be great. They have a hugh replica of Willy's guitar - so its a lot of fun and in a great little town to go shopping in. Pros: Its a great place to eat and enjoy your friends and family. Cons: There is nothing bad about this place. more

They are open all day and have specials for each meal and have very friendly service. The bar is my favorite to see all the Willie Nelson pictures and other. Charley's was named after the owners great dane and there are pictures of the different generations since the first. For breakfast the vegetarian omelet, lunch a good old fashion hamburger or pizza, and dinner I never miss the cashew stir fry.....so so good! Pros: good food and prices, juke box and weekends live music is great Cons: some of the chairs are wood and not very comfortable more

The service is always very slow and many times the waitresses are bitchy. Food quality varies from good to fair. Cons: service more