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Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room

Kauaʻi's pioneering cacao farm grows and makes their own single-origin bars on 46 acres in Kapaʻa — from soil to shelf. The three-hour farm tour walks you through the full process, from growing to tasting, for $145.

Kapaʻa, Kauai 4.9 from 83 Google reviews

Hawaiian cacaoFarm-to-barSingle-origin
Google reviews
4.983 reviews
Island
KauaiHawaiian Chocolate on Kauai
Category
Shop, Bean-to-bar, Farm tour
Tours
Available
Tastings
Available
Products
Single origin Hawaiian chocolate, Vanilla beans, Farm honey +2 more
Cacao
Hawaii-grown focus
WebsiteGet directionsCall (808) 821-1857

Last reviewed by ChocoMaps on Dec 21, 2025

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Tours available

Tours at Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room

Three-hour guided farm tour featuring botanical gardens, tropical fruit tasting, cacao experience, and chocolate tasting with education on chocolate production.

Price
FROM: $145As the business lists it. Confirm before you book.

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 farm tourHoney and bee tourChocolate tasting roomBotanical gardensTropical fruit tastingTours availableTasting experienceBean-to-bar focus
Products
  • Single origin Hawaiian chocolate
  • Vanilla beans
  • Farm honey
  • Dark chocolate macadamia nuts
  • Rum chocolate bar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room farm tour include?

The three-hour guided tour covers the botanical gardens, tropical fruit tasting, a cacao experience, and a chocolate tasting with education on how chocolate is produced. It takes place on a working 46-acre cacao farm in Kapaʻa.

How much does the farm tour cost?

The Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room farm tour starts from $145 per person for the three-hour guided experience.

What are Lydgate's hours?

The tasting room is open Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. It's closed on weekends, so plan a weekday visit.

Do I need a reservation for the tour?

The three-hour guided farm tour is a scheduled experience, so reservations are recommended rather than walking in. Book ahead through their website to lock in a spot.

Is the chocolate made from Hawaiian-grown cacao?

Yes — Lydgate produces single-origin Hawaiian chocolate from beans grown on their own 46-acre Kauai farm. The tour walks you through the bean-to-bar process on site.

What can I buy at the tasting room?

They sell single-origin Hawaiian chocolate, a rum chocolate bar, dark chocolate macadamia nuts, vanilla beans, and farm honey. These make good edible gifts to bring home from Kauai.

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Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room

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