Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Tour & Tasting
Explore a working chocolate factory from seed to bar with guided tastings in 90 minutes
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Explore a working chocolate factory from seed to bar with guided tastings in 90 minutes
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90 minutes
Up to 12 people
Factory tour, Chocolate tasting
Go behind the scenes in a renovated 1930s art deco theater turned chocolate factory. Follow the seed to bar process and enjoy tastings throughout the tour, finishing with a curated flight in the lounge.
Tours are limited to 12 guests and last about 90 minutes. Ages 8 and older; not recommended for younger children. Hair, face, and shoe coverings are required in production areas; service animals are not permitted there.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before start. Full refund if operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged in full.
711 Queen Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Chocolate lovers are in for something special here. This tree-to-bar operation offers remarkably educational tours that take visitors through the entire process of Hawaiian chocolate making, from fresh cacao pods to finished bars. Tour guides like Seneca and Cynthia earn consistent praise for their passion and expertise, making the 90-minute experience engaging for everyone from curious 10-year-olds to serious foodies. The hands-on, authentic approach helps visitors understand what makes locally-grown Hawaiian chocolate unique. The tastings are a definite highlight. Guests sample various single-origin chocolates and even try the sweet tropical pulp from fresh cacao pods. Many visitors appreciate learning about the ethical sourcing and fair trade aspects of Hawaiian cacao farming, plus interesting details like year-round harvests and pollination by native Hawaiian gnats. The tour wraps up with a chance to purchase bars in creative flavors like hibiscus and koko colada, though popular items and merchandise can sometimes sell out. This feels like a genuine farm-to-factory experience rather than a touristy show, perfect for anyone wanting to explore Oahu's agricultural side while indulging their sweet tooth.
My friend and I happened to be at the brewery across the street when we noticed the sign for this place. After looking it up, we booked a factory tour + tasting for our last few hours on the island before flying home. Parking took a little while to find but we followed their suggestion of parking in a structure a short walk away (which we got validated at their SALT location). We were the only two people signed up for the group tour so it was a great 'private' event guided by Orien. He was super knowledgeable about the history, engaged us to learn our baseline on chocolate, and answered questions as he walked us through the production process. It was incredible sampling the bean straight from the pod (eating the pulp around it) and then tasting the progression on the way to becoming a finished product (various times during the refining steps). The tour ended with a guided tasting of six samples which helped explain the nuances that you wouldn't get without having the context provided by Orien. Samples included a few pieces that were different varieties of 77% and 67% pure chocolate bars and then 4 with unique add-ins and flavors. In the sales room we got to try additional types of chocolate and I purchased a few bars for gifts. Highly recommend this tour if you have the time, weather is questionable, or you just love chocolate. With the tour, tasting, and shopping, it was about 2 hours start to finish.
Max Glick
April 4, 2026
My friend and I happened to be at the brewery across the street when we noticed the sign for this place. After looking it up, we booked a factory tour + tasting for our last few hours on the island before flying home. Parking took a little while to find but we followed their suggestion of parking in a structure a short walk away (which we got validated at their SALT location). We were the only two people signed up for the group tour so it was a great 'private' event guided by Orien. He was super knowledgeable about the history, engaged us to learn our baseline on chocolate, and answered questions as he walked us through the production process. It was incredible sampling the bean straight from the pod (eating the pulp around it) and then tasting the progression on the way to becoming a finished product (various times during the refining steps). The tour ended with a guided tasting of six samples which helped explain the nuances that you wouldn't get without having the context provided by Orien. Samples included a few pieces that were different varieties of 77% and 67% pure chocolate bars and then 4 with unique add-ins and flavors. In the sales room we got to try additional types of chocolate and I purchased a few bars for gifts. Highly recommend this tour if you have the time, weather is questionable, or you just love chocolate. With the tour, tasting, and shopping, it was about 2 hours start to finish.
Max Glick
April 4, 2026
