Chocolate Near Waikiki
Waikiki tourists looking for Hawaiian chocolate without a long drive.
Waikiki is the densest tourist area in Hawaii, but it isn't where most of Oahu's chocolate is made — for that you need to head into Honolulu, Kailua, or further afield. Fortunately, several of the state's top makers operate within a short rideshare or bus ride of Waikiki.
This guide covers Hawaiian chocolate makers and shops within about a 12-mile radius of Waikiki, including options walkable from major hotel zones. Hours and tasting-flight availability are noted where confirmed.
Compare the picks
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 Mānoa Chocolate & Wine Bar4.8 rating, 1145 reviews | Kailua, Oahu | Tasting flight | Tours available | dark chocolate, milk chocolate |
02 Lonohana Estate Chocolate Factory4.8 rating, 25 reviews | Honolulu, Oahu | Guided farm visit | Tours available | dark chocolate, milk chocolate |
03 Mānoa Chocolate4.8 rating, 21 reviews | Honolulu, Oahu | Chocolate gifts | Tours available | dark chocolate, milk chocolate |
04 Lonohana Chocolate Tasting Bar4.7 rating, 48 reviews | Honolulu, Oahu | Guided farm visit | Tours available | dark chocolate, milk chocolate |
05 Malie Kai Chocolates Office4.3 rating, 66 reviews | Honolulu, Oahu | Chocolate gifts | Retail visit | 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.