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Kulike Farm

ShopBean-to-BarFarm TourHawaiian Cacao

31-1081 Kulike Pl, Hakalau, HI 96710, USA

4.9

25 reviews

About

Taste chocolate from tree to bar on a Big Island permaculture farm where 500 cacao trees become honey-sweetened Hakalau bars using 100% Hawaiian ingredients. Walk the farm, watch the ferment-to-roast process, and experience true bean-to-bar craftsmanship.

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

Organic Cacao Farm ToursChocolate TastingFarm Shop/StoreGuest House Rental (Forest Hale)Subscription Service for Special Cacao TreatsTours availableTasting experienceBean-to-bar focus

What Makes It Different

  • Kulike Farm grows cacao organically on their Big Island permaculture farm and makes bean-to-bar Hakalau Chocolate using 100% Hawaiian ingredients including locally-sourced honey as sweetener.
  • 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

Organic cacao farm tour and tasting including permaculture farm exploration and chocolate-making education

Price: Not specified

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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Quick Facts

Tours
Available
Tastings
Available
Products
Hakalau Chocolate Bars (100% Hawaiian, honey-sweetened), Cacao Nibs, 100% Cacao Mass (Unsweetened) +2 more
Cacao
Hawaii-grown focus

Hours

By appointment only

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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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