Lonohana Estate Chocolate Factory — Local services in Honolulu

UNFORGETTABLE experience at Lonohana Estate Chocolate Factory! Cynthia and Rollie delivered a masterfully crafted, hands-on tour that deepened my love of chocolate and my appreciation for the entire cacao industry. Their expertise shone through as they led us through every fascinating step of the process; the beautiful tour felt both personal and profound, making my birthday unbelievably special—they made me feel both like family and a VIP! So grateful for Lonohana’s commitment to ethical sourcing and its investment in Hawai‘i’s economy and agricultural heritage. Favorite Lonohana items (so far!): Banana Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts, Cacao Nibs, Koko Colada, and all coconut and coffee chocolates. This company and its outstanding team deliver true excellence at every level. Hands down best tour I’ve ever experienced, and I can’t wait to return. Run to the Lonohana website, and book your tour today! (And if you don’t have time for a full tour, the chocolate tastings at their shop in SALT Kaka’ako are...

The Lonohana Estate Chocolate Factory tour is an absolute highlight on Oʻahu and a must-do for any food lover. This is a genuine "tree-to-bar" experience, offering a fascinating look at how craft chocolate is made, from the cacao pod all the way to the finished product. ​Our guide was incredibly passionate, making the process of roasting, grinding, and refining the beans easy to understand and appreciate. The tour culminates in a guided tasting that is simply divine. We sampled a phenomenal range of their complex, single-origin chocolates and even got to try the sweet, tropical pulp from a fresh cacao pod—a unique and memorable treat. ​Lonohana's dedication to quality is evident in every single bite. The tour is educational, delicious, and a perfect activity for anyone looking for an authentic local experience. Highly...

The tour was very informative. My husband and I learned so much about the process of making chocolate. What we found interesting, as well as fascinating, was the size of the cacao pod, the pollination of the cacao flower by a gnat native to Hawaii that doesn’t bite us, and that the harvest “season” runs all year long. Seneca did a great job explaining really well the process of making chocolate and the challenges of growing the business as a relatively new and evolving company. The only shortcoming I found was the lack of T-shirts in our sizes (medium & large) and that my favorite chocolate (hibiscus) was not in stock. This does not reflect on the deliciousness of the chocolates we sampled or the wonderful tour! We look forward to visiting again to enjoy the success of your labors! Mahalo for sharing your...