Kahului's Jax Inn has won a Best of Maui viewers' choice award, a feel-good win for a family diner that has fed the island for three generations.

• Jax Inn has served local comfort food in Kahului since 1975.
• Banana pancakes, loco mocos, and its fried noodles are the crowd favorites.
• Families keep coming back for the homestyle feel and friendly service as much as the food.
• The award was decided by viewer votes, not critics.

Outlook: Expect Jax Inn to keep doing what it has done for five decades — no changes planned, just more banana pancakes.