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Kulike Farm
Honey-sweetened, 100% Hawaiian bean-to-bar made from their own Hakalau permaculture cacao — the sweetener swap alone signals a maker thinking from the ground up. Appointment-only farm tours walk you through fermentation, roast, and tasting on the same land where the trees grow.
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- Island
- Big IslandHawaiian Chocolate on the Big Island
- Category
- Shop, Bean-to-bar, Farm tour
- Tours
- Available
- Tastings
- Available
- Products
- Hakalau Chocolate Bars (100% Hawaiian, honey-sweetened), Cacao Nibs, 100% Cacao Mass (Unsweetened) +2 more
- Cacao
- Hawaii-grown focus
Last reviewed by ChocoMaps on Dec 21, 2025
Tours available
Tours at Kulike Farm
Organic cacao farm tour and tasting including permaculture farm exploration and chocolate-making education
- Price
- Not specifiedAs the business lists it. Confirm before you book.
Who it suits
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.
On site
Highlights and products
- Products
- Hakalau Chocolate Bars (100% Hawaiian, honey-sweetened)
- Cacao Nibs
- 100% Cacao Mass (Unsweetened)
- Specialty Flavors (Cinnamon, Hawaiian Red Sea Salt, Macadamia Nut Mylk)
- Cacao Husk Tea
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment to visit Kulike Farm?
Yes, Kulike Farm in Hakalau is by appointment only. Reach out ahead of time to arrange a tour and tasting.
What makes Kulike Farm's chocolate unique?
Their Hakalau bars are 100% Hawaiian and honey-sweetened rather than sugar-sweetened, made from cacao grown on their own permaculture farm of about 500 trees.
What's covered on the farm tour?
The organic cacao farm tour includes a walk through the permaculture farm, an introduction to the ferment-to-roast process, chocolate-making education, and a tasting.
What flavors and products are available?
Beyond the signature Hakalau bars, they offer cacao nibs, 100% unsweetened cacao mass, cacao husk tea, and specialty bars with cinnamon, Hawaiian red sea salt, or macadamia nut mylk.
Can I stay on the property?
Yes, Kulike Farm rents a guest house called Forest Hale for visitors who want to stay near the cacao on the Hāmākua Coast.
Do they offer a subscription for ongoing orders?
Yes, they run a subscription service for special cacao treats, which is a good option if you can't make it back to Hakalau in person.
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