FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your location?

Makani Mills is a microbakery in the heart of Waimea, Hawai'i Island. We operate under Hawai'i's Cottage Food Laws, with a food handler's license, business license and utilize a separate dedicated kitchen space to craft all our items. Address for pick-up is provided with order confirmation email. 

How do pre-orders work? 

Weekly pre-order menus are posted Sunday's on our website and social media and emailed to our newsletter subscribers each week. Pre-orders can be made on the website between Sunday 5pm and Wednesday 9pm. Pick-ups are Saturdays 9am-4pm at our bakery space. 

Can Makani Mills bread or bakery items be purchased any where else on island? 

Makani Mills operates on weekly pre-orders and monthly subscriptions through our website.  We do not sell at farmers' markets and we are not a typical bake stand business model. But in addition to our website for weekly pre-orders, you can also find a limited selection of breads and products weekly on the Kohala Food Hub Online Marketplace (kohalafoodhub.com). KFH orders are open Friday noon- Monday midnight. 

Do you have any items available Saturdays that don't require pre-ordering? 

We have an assortment of items available on-site for grab-and-go purchases every Saturday. Items like sourdough pizza crusts, hamburger buns, sourdough waffles, pancake mixes and extra breads or bakery items are stocked each Saturday at our Waimea location for on-site purchases. Products and stock availability varies each week. 

Do you take special orders outside of your weekly menu? 

If I can, I will. I often work with a number of local private chefs, caterers, event planners, etc to craft specific specialty bread and bakery products for their events. Custom orders for off-menu and off-day pick-ups available. Inquiries can be made via email at makanimills@gmail.com.

Do you offer anything gluten-free?

We do not make any gluten-free items at this time. However, all of our items are dairy-and egg-free. We make our own plant-based butters, chocolates, canoe-plant flours on-site for use in our products. We support local, organic and regenerative farming whenever possible.