Best Chocolate on Oahu
People searching for the best Hawaiian chocolate while visiting or living on Oahu.
Oahu is home to one of the most established bean-to-bar chocolate scenes in the United States. Makers here source cacao from Hawaiian farms — most within a few miles of where the chocolate is finished — producing single-origin bars that reflect the island's terroir more directly than imported chocolate ever could.
This guide covers the chocolate makers, tasting rooms, and shops worth visiting on Oahu, from Kailua's flagship factories to Honolulu's late-night tasting bars. Each entry includes confirmed hours, tour availability, and shipping options where known.
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What to know before you choose
Use this table for the quick differences that matter most: location, visit type, product focus, and whether the stop is built around tours or tastings.
| Place | Area | Best for | Tour or tasting | Product focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
01 Kamananui Cacao Orchards5.0 rating, 162 reviews | Waialua, Oahu | Guided farm visit | Tours available | dark chocolate, milk chocolate |
02 21 Degrees Estate4.9 rating, 141 reviews | Kaneohe, Oahu | Guided farm visit | Tours available, $60 per adult, $38 per teen (13-18), $18 per child (3-12), free for children 2 and under | dark chocolate, 100% Hawaiian Grown & Made Brewing Chocolate |
03 Mānoa Chocolate & Wine Bar4.8 rating, 1145 reviews | Kailua, Oahu | Tasting flight | Tours available | dark chocolate, milk chocolate |
04 Lonohana Estate Chocolate Factory4.8 rating, 25 reviews | Honolulu, Oahu | Guided farm visit | Tours available | dark chocolate, milk chocolate |
05 Mānoa Chocolate4.8 rating, 21 reviews | Honolulu, Oahu | Chocolate gifts | Tours available | dark chocolate, milk chocolate |
06 Kahuku Farms4.8 rating, 1043 reviews | Kahuku, Oahu | Guided farm visit | Tours available, $50 adults, $40 keiki (with Kama'āina Plus Special) | dark chocolate, milk chocolate |
07 Lonohana Chocolate Tasting Bar4.7 rating, 48 reviews | Honolulu, Oahu | Guided farm visit | Tours available | dark chocolate, milk chocolate |
08 Island X Hawaii4.7 rating, 68 reviews | Waialua, Oahu | Guided farm visit | Tours available | dark chocolate, 100% Waialua Coffee |
09 Old Sugar Mill Brand Waialua Coffee4.7 rating, 353 reviews | Waialua, Oahu | Guided farm visit | Tours available | dark chocolate, Old Sugar Mill Brand Waialua Coffee |
10 Nine Fine Mynahs Cacao Farm4.6 rating, 32 reviews | Waialua, Oahu | Single-origin bars | Check current access | dark chocolate |
Start with access
Farm and factory tours are the biggest separator. Book appointment-only farms first, then fill the day with walk-in tasting rooms.
Choose by location
Prioritize the stop that fits your route first, then compare tour access, tasting availability, and product focus.
Compare the product focus
Some makers are strongest for bars, others for cacao tea, bonbons, drinks, or farm-grown ingredients.
Check shipping and heat
For gifts, confirm mainland shipping, warm-weather cutoffs, and whether the maker sells gift-ready assortments.
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Kamananui Cacao Orchards
Oahu
Discover where award-winning Hawaiian cacao transforms into world-class chocolate. Tour the farm, meet the growers, and taste the bean-to-bar difference on Oahu.
21 Degrees Estate
Oahu
Discover single-origin Hawaiian chocolate born from 800 cacao trees on a 10-acre Oahu estate. Tour the farm, taste the craft, and experience bean-to-bar chocolate at its finest.
Mānoa Chocolate & Wine Bar
Oahu
Craft-roasted bean-to-bar chocolate from three Hawaiian cacao origins, with direct partnerships at Kamananui and Honoli'i farms. Visit their Kailua tasting room to experience the journey from island soil to finished chocolate.
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Lonohana Estate Chocolate Factory
Oahu
Discover Hawaii's only bean-to-bar chocolate made from cacao grown on their own North Shore estate. Watch the entire process unfold from farm to factory on an immersive tour.
Mānoa Chocolate
Oahu
Craft your own Hawaiian chocolate journey at this Kailua bean-to-bar factory, where single-origin bars from Oʻahu and Big Island farms tell stories from seed to bar. Meet the farmers behind your chocolate and taste the islands in every bite.
Kahuku Farms
Oahu
Handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolate made from cacao grown right in their North Shore fields, with farm tours that show where it all starts. Taste Hawaiian dark and milk chocolate varieties born from their own harvest.
Lonohana Chocolate Tasting Bar
Oahu
Experience bean-to-bar chocolate made from cacao grown on their own 14-acre North Shore farm. Tour the estate and taste small-batch chocolate crafted from seed to bar.
Island X Hawaii
Oahu
Taste Hawaiian chocolate crafted from bean to bar at the Waialua Mill, where you can sample freshly roasted cacao alongside their signature Old Sugar Mill blends. Tour the working farm and roastery to discover how Waialua's volcanic soil creates some of the islands' finest chocolate.
Old Sugar Mill Brand Waialua Coffee
Oahu
Visit the historic Waialua mill to witness cacao and coffee transformation from tree to cup—tour the grounds, taste freshly roasted beans, and savor dark chocolate crafted from beans grown right here.
Nine Fine Mynahs Cacao Farm
Oahu
Explore a working cacao farm nestled in Waialua's volcanic soil, where you can tour the trees and taste chocolate crafted from locally grown beans.
Dole Pineapple Farm Tour and Store
Oahu
Discover Hawaii's only homegrown chocolate at this iconic Waialua Estate, where 100% Hawaiian cacao transforms into artisan chocolates you can taste fresh from the source.
Malie Kai Chocolates Office
Oahu
Taste Hawaii-grown chocolate crafted into artisan bars and gift boxes at this specialty boutique. Experience bean-to-bar chocolate made right here on Oahu.