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Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory Tour
- Where
- Kailua-Kona · Big Island
- Schedule
- Advance confirmed reservations required
- Host
- The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory
Verified June 11, 2026
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The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory
Bean-to-BarFarm TourHawaiian Cacao
78-6772 Makenawai St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
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4.6
136 reviews
About
Among the first to grow, hand-pick, sun-dry, and process 100% Hawaiian cacao on a single Kona property, they keep the entire chain on-site and production intentionally small. Tours walk the plantation and factory floor together and close with a tasting.
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
Cacao Plantation TourChocolate Factory TourEducational TourChocolate TastingFactory ViewingTours availableTasting experienceBean-to-bar focus
What Makes It Different
- They grow cacao on their own plantation in Kona and process it into bean-to-bar chocolate using only 100% Hawaiian grown cacao beans.
- 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.
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Products
- •Milk Chocolate
- •Dark Chocolate
- •Criollo Dark Chocolate
- •Roasted Cacao Nibs
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Quick Facts
- Island
- Big Island
- Category
- Bean-to-Bar, Farm Tour
- Tours
- Available
- Tastings
- Available
- Products
- Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Criollo Dark Chocolate +1 more
- Cacao
- Hawaii-grown focus
Phone
(808) 322-2626Website
www.ohcf.usNeeds review
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Send current details →Frequently asked questions
Where is The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory?
It's at 78-6772 Makenawai St in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, set on a working cacao plantation.
What does the tour include?
The tour is an educational walk through the cacao plantation and factory, covering hand-picking, processing, and bean-to-bar production, and ends with a chocolate tasting.
Do I need to book the tour in advance?
Tours are small and run on a set schedule, so reserving ahead is recommended. Confirm current tour times and booking on their website.
Is the chocolate 100% Hawaiian-grown?
Yes. The factory uses 100% Hawaiian-grown beans from their own Kona plantation, with every step from picking to processing happening on the same land.
What chocolate can I taste or buy?
Offerings include milk chocolate, dark chocolate, a criollo dark chocolate, and roasted cacao nibs, all made in small batches on site.
What sets it apart from other Big Island chocolate stops?
It's a self-contained, single-estate operation where the cacao is grown, fermented, roasted, and made into chocolate all on one Kona property.
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