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HouLau Farm Chocolate

Bean-to-BarFarm TourHawaiian Cacao

6180 Koolau Rd, Kilauea, HI 96754, USA

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About

Visit a working 3-acre cacao farm where you'll discover how Kauai-grown beans transform into bean-to-bar chocolate from seed to bar. Watch the entire process unfold on-site and taste the results of complete control over every step.

Best For

Farm and factory tours

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

Chocolate tasting

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

Hawaii-grown cacao

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

Gift shopping

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

Single-origin bars

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

Highlights

Farm ToursChocolate Factory ViewingCacao OrchardsChocolate TastingTropical Fruit Trees ExperienceTours availableTasting experienceBean-to-bar focus

What Makes It Different

  • HouLau Farm grows their own cacao trees on their 3-acre farm in Kauai and processes them into bean-to-bar chocolate entirely on-site, controlling every step from planting to finished bars.
  • This listing has explicit farm-to-bar or bean-to-bar signals rather than only generic chocolate retail signals.
  • It is tagged for Hawaii-grown cacao, which makes it especially relevant for local-origin chocolate searches.
  • Tours are part of the visitor experience, so it can work as an activity stop instead of only a retail stop.

Tours Available

3-4 hour guided farm and chocolate factory tour including cacao orchards, solar-powered commercial kitchen, tropical fruits, and chocolate tasting experience.

Price: $50.00 per person (children under 12 free)

Products

  • 70% Dark Chocolate Bars (50gm)
  • Cacao Nibs (2.5oz bags)
  • Brewing Chocolate (100% cacao nibs)
  • Vanilla Beans (A/B/C grades)
  • Chocolate Brownies

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Quick Facts

Island
Kauai
Tours
Available
Tastings
Available
Products
70% Dark Chocolate Bars (50gm), Cacao Nibs (2.5oz bags), Brewing Chocolate (100% cacao nibs) +2 more
Cacao
Hawaii-grown focus

Hours

By appointment only (tours limited to 2 per calendar week)

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a reservation to visit HouLau Farm Chocolate?
Yes. Visits are by appointment only, and tours are limited to two per calendar week, so booking well in advance is essential.
How long is the farm tour?
The guided tour runs 3–4 hours and covers the cacao orchards, the solar-powered commercial kitchen, tropical fruit trees, and a chocolate tasting.
Is the tour family-friendly?
Yes. Children under 12 are free, and the tour walks through cacao orchards and tropical fruit trees, which tends to appeal to kids.
What chocolate products can I buy at HouLau Farm?
The farm sells 70% dark chocolate bars (50g), cacao nibs in 2.5oz bags, 100% cacao brewing chocolate, graded vanilla beans, and chocolate brownies.
Is the chocolate made from Kauai-grown cacao?
Yes. HouLau Farm is a working 3-acre cacao farm in Kilauea, and beans grown on-site are processed into bean-to-bar chocolate from seed to bar.
Where is HouLau Farm Chocolate located?
The farm is at 6180 Koolau Rd in Kilauea on Kauai's north shore. Directions and gate access are typically shared after you book your appointment.

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