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Mahiʻai Made
Bean-to-BarFarm TourHawaiian Cacao
162 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
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4.7
179 reviews
About
Discover tree-to-bar chocolate crafted from 100% Hawaiian cacao grown right here on Ua Hānai Orchards, then handmade in their Hilo factory. Tour the farm, taste the difference, and experience decades of cacao expertise in every bar.
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 & Factory ToursTree-to-bar chocolate manufacturingOn-site cacao growing and processingChocolate tasting through customer reviewsTours availableTasting experienceBean-to-bar focusSingle-origin chocolate
What Makes It Different
- Mahiʻai Made is a tree-to-bar chocolate maker that grows cacao on their own Ua Hānai Orchards in Hawaii and sources additional Hawaiian cacao from local partners. They operate their own chocolate factory in Hilo.
- 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
Farm & Factory Tours available for booking
Products
- •100% Dark Chocolate
- •Dark Chocolate Dipped Dried Apple Banana
- •Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts
- •Hawaiian Vanilla Bean White Chocolate
- •Māmaki and Matcha Green Tea White Chocolate
- •Hawaiian Brewing Cacao Tea
- •Hawaiian Cacao Plain Nibs
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Quick Facts
- Island
- Big Island
- Category
- Bean-to-Bar, Farm Tour
- Tours
- Available
- Tastings
- Available
- Products
- 100% Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Dipped Dried Apple Banana, Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts +4 more
- Cacao
- Hawaii-grown focus
Hours
ClosedTue-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Sun-Mon Closed
Phone
(808) 933-9609Website
mahiaimade.comFrequently asked questions
When is Mahiʻai Made open?
Mahiʻai Made in Hilo is open Tuesday through Friday 10am–3pm and Saturday 9am–3pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. Plan tours and shop visits inside those windows.
Is the chocolate made from 100% Hawaiian cacao?
Yes — Mahiʻai Made is a tree-to-bar operation using 100% Hawaiian cacao grown on their Ua Hānai Orchards. Bars are handmade in their Hilo factory.
Can I tour both the farm and the factory?
They offer combined Farm & Factory Tours that cover their on-site cacao growing and processing as well as the chocolate manufacturing side. Booking ahead is recommended.
What products do they sell besides chocolate bars?
Beyond the 100% Dark Chocolate bar, they make Hawaiian Vanilla Bean White Chocolate, Māmaki and Matcha Green Tea White Chocolate, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, dark chocolate dipped dried apple banana, plain cacao nibs, and Hawaiian Brewing Cacao Tea.
Do they have options that aren't chocolate bars for gifts?
Yes — cacao tea, cacao nibs, and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts and dried apple banana all travel well and make good gifts from Hilo.
How do I book a tour?
Mahiʻai Made runs Farm & Factory Tours during their Hilo open hours — Tuesday through Friday 10am–3pm and Saturday 9am–3pm — by advance booking. Reach out before your visit to 162 Kilauea Ave to lock in a slot, since they're closed Sunday and Monday.
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