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Garden Island Chocolate

Farm and factory in one: cacao grown in Anahola's red volcanic soil across a dozen varieties — including 100% Criollo — and processed into bar on-site. The farm tour covers fermentation and chocolate-making, finishing with a tasting of bars made from those beans.

Anahola, Kauai 4.7 from 422 Google reviews

Hours not listedHawaiian cacaoVegan-friendlyFarm-to-barSingle-origin
Google reviews
4.7422 reviews
Category
Shop, Bean-to-bar, Farm tour
Tours
Available
Tastings
Available
Products
100% Criollo chocolate, Locally grown Hawaiian cacao chocolate bars, Multiple cacao varieties from Kauai
Cacao
Hawaii-grown focus

Last reviewed by ChocoMaps on Dec 21, 2025

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Tours at Garden Island Chocolate

Chocolate tour and tasting experience at Garden Island Chocolate farm

Who it suits

Best for

  1. Farm and factory tours

    Visitors who want a guided look at cacao, chocolate making, or both.

  2. Chocolate tasting

    Travelers comparing bars, origins, or tasting-room experiences.

  3. Hawaii-grown cacao

    People looking for local cacao, estate chocolate, or bean-to-bar makers.

  4. Gift shopping

    Picking up bars, boxes, cacao products, or chocolate souvenirs.

  5. Single-origin bars

    Chocolate fans who care about farm, island, and origin specificity.

On site

Highlights and products

Chocolate Tour & TastingOrganic gardensCacao growing and fermentationChocolate makingVolunteering opportunitiesTours availableTasting experienceBean-to-bar focus
Products
  • 100% Criollo chocolate
  • Locally grown Hawaiian cacao chocolate bars
  • Multiple cacao varieties from Kauai

36 photos

Photos

Cacao bean to bar display
Cacao pod harvest
Cacao farm tour
Farm-fresh bananas
Farm fruit tasting spread
Chocolate tempering machine
Roasted cacao beans
Cacao pods on tree
Farm entrance with rainbow
Cacao flower bloom
Fresh cacao pod display
Garden water lily feature

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6 questions

Frequently asked questions

What does the Garden Island Chocolate tour cover?

The chocolate tour and tasting walks guests through the working cacao farm in Anahola, the organic gardens, and the fermentation and chocolate-making process, finishing with a tasting.

Is the cacao grown on Kauai?

Yes. Garden Island Chocolate grows multiple cacao varieties in Kauai's red volcanic soil and uses those beans for its bean-to-bar chocolate.

Do they make single-origin chocolate?

Yes. The lineup includes 100% Criollo chocolate and bars made from locally grown Hawaiian cacao, reflecting different varieties grown on the farm.

Where is Garden Island Chocolate located?

The farm is at 6020 Koolau Rd #71 in Anahola on Kauai's east side, accessible by car from the main coastal highway.

Do I need to book the tour in advance?

Tours are run on a working farm, so it's best to reserve ahead through their website rather than dropping in.

Are there ways to get involved beyond a tour?

Yes. Garden Island Chocolate offers volunteering opportunities on the farm in addition to standard chocolate tours and tastings.

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Garden Island Chocolate

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