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Puna Chocolate Company & Cafe

CafeShopFarm TourHawaiian Cacao

277 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

★
4.6

440 reviews

About

Growing their own cacao in Pahoa since 2013, they keep the full bean-to-bar path on-island — 100% Hawaii-grown, Hilo café to Kona shop. Farm tours at Kainaliu Hale take you into the orchards where the flavor actually begins.

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 ShopKainaliu Hale Cocoa & Chocolate FarmTheatery RestaurantOnline Chocolate ShopTours availableTasting experienceBean-to-bar focus

What Makes It Different

  • Puna Chocolate Company explicitly states '100% Hawaii-Grown Cocao' in their meta descriptions, owns cacao farms in Pahoa and Kealekekua, and offers farm tours of their own cacao orchards.
  • 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 tours available at Kainaliu Hale Cocoa & Chocolate Farm

Products

  • •Peppermint Paradise Dark Chocolate Bar
  • •Berry Merry Cranberry Dark Chocolate
  • •Grand Marnier Truffle Bar
  • •Vanilla Marshmallows in Dark Chocolate with Peppermint
  • •Single Estate Chocolate

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Quick Facts

Island
Big Island
Category
Cafe, Shop, Farm Tour
Tours
Available
Tastings
Included with some tours
Products
Peppermint Paradise Dark Chocolate Bar, Berry Merry Cranberry Dark Chocolate, Grand Marnier Truffle Bar +2 more
Cacao
Hawaii-grown focus

Hours

Open Now

Hilo: 7am-10pm, Kona: 8am-10pm, Kainaliu Theatery Restaurant: Wed-Sun 4-9pm

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Frequently asked questions

What are Puna Chocolate Company's hours?
The Hilo café is typically open 7am–10pm and the Kona location 8am–10pm, while the Kainaliu Theatery Restaurant runs Wednesday–Sunday 4–9pm. Check their website for current hours before visiting.
Where are Puna Chocolate's farm tours held?
Farm tours are offered at Kainaliu Hale Cocoa & Chocolate Farm on the Kona side, walking through orchards where their cacao is grown. The company also has cacao acreage in Pahoa on the east side.
Is Puna Chocolate made from Hawaii-grown cacao?
Yes. Puna Chocolate Company works with 100% Hawaii-grown cacao from their Big Island farms, producing bean-to-bar chocolate on-island.
What kinds of chocolate does Puna Chocolate make?
Their lineup includes single-estate bars and flavored options like Peppermint Paradise Dark Chocolate, Berry Merry Cranberry, Grand Marnier Truffle Bar, and vanilla marshmallows enrobed in dark chocolate. Selection varies by season and location.
Can I buy Puna Chocolate online if I can't visit?
Yes, they run an online chocolate shop in addition to their café and farm locations. That makes it easy to reorder favorites after your trip.
Which Puna Chocolate location should I visit?
The Hilo and Kona cafés are best for a quick stop with chocolate and drinks, the Kainaliu Theatery Restaurant works for an evening meal, and Kainaliu Hale is the spot for a farm tour. Pick based on whether you want café, dining, or farm experience.

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