Must do when you're in Kailua! Amazing chocolate and a wonderful experience! Locally grown goodness! read more

This experience was really cool, the cacao tea was amazing and the samples were great, all the chocolate was so rich. I would definitely recommend to anyone. They also have a lot of variety to choose from which is nice. read more

Great service, free samples, and polite staff. What more can you ask for? The guava chocolate was divine!

Looking for a fun place to take visitors from the Mainland or even a fun and DELICIOUS excursion with friends?  I've got the perfect place -- Manoa Chocolate!!  Okay, don't be fooled, it's not in Manoa but in KAILUA!!  It's in the same parking lot as Cinnamons, IYKYK!    Decided to check out after having breakfast and I'm so glad we did! We arrived just in time for their daily (and free) tastings which they hold several times a day.  It all starts with an overview of the complete chocolate process.  The overview was done over a sampling of a small cup of chocolate tea.  I was surprised, CHOCOLATE TEA??  It was very subtle and pleasant to drink (I actually bought a bag for myself).  As our knowledgable expert explained the process, everyone was amazed at the amount of work it takes, as well as how much fruit it takes,  to create a bar of delicious chocolate.  Definitely a labor of love.  Do you believe out of 1 fruit you can only make around 3 bars of chocolate?  Only using the very best, you can definitely taste the quality in their chocolate. The tasting continued with a sampling of a delicious chocolate macadamia spread, Ali`i Kula Lavender Dark chocolate, Kuawa Guava (a vegan chocolate), Lilikoi Passion Fruit Chocolate,..., we also tried choc nibs for a bit of crunch.  Everything was delicious!  When you taste them one after the other, you can definitely taste the difference.  I'm a dark chocolate lover but I actually really enjoyed the variety.  Other than the pure dark chocolate, my favorite was the Lilikoi Chocolate.  You can't leave without buying a few of their delicious bars.  BTW, they often run specials where you buy X and get 1 free.  Okay...chocolate lovers UNITE!! read more

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Mānoa Chocolate's sip chocolate and wine pairing experience is a must if you love to try new wines and are a chocolate lover. I can't recommend this experience enough! If you're looking for something unique to do on Oʻahu, this wine and Hawaiian chocolate pairing is absolutely worth it. From the moment we arrived, everything felt intentional--from the cozy atmosphere to the beautifully presented wine flights and locally made Mānoa Chocolate pairings. Each wine was paired with a different chocolate bar, and the tasting guide explained exactly what flavors to look for. I never realized how much the chocolate could completely transform the flavor of the wine (and vice versa)! The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel relaxed and engaging. You can tell they're passionate about both the wines and supporting locally grown Hawaiian cacao. This ended up being one of my favorite experiences since moving to Hawaiʻi, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend making a reservation if you have the chance! read more

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Very friendly welcome. You can taste samples on your own or sit at a counter with an employee explaining to you. We visited years ago when they were located above Cinnamons. Today we noticed the sign on the left and decided to visit them after our meal. Fancy, more room, very different more trendy vibe from before. You can even order beverages. Doc saw a sign that if you write a review and I had just posted on Yelp. Thanks Doc for treating us to coffee after lunch. read more

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We had the best experience with Kosh with our sip and pair. He really connected with each of us and was extremely knowledgeable of the chocolate/wines along with our charcuterie items that were presented to us. Would highly recommend to give this place a visit. I personally don't drink wine but my friends enjoyed them! The chocolates we tried were high quality and were Devine :) Parking was easy, there's metered but we were lucky the one we parked at was broken. lol read more

Mānoa Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Locally made chocolate! I've seen Manoa Chocolate bars sold in various local grocery stores and shops over the years. My husband and I never had them until we booked a reservation for Manoa Chocolate's factory tour at this location during our local honeymoon six years ago, days before the pandemic started, when the factory tour used to be held here. My husband and I sampled a few chocolate pieces while our tour guide showed us Manoa Chocolate's cacao harvesting and chocolate-making process. We learned that those mainstream confectioners use fillers in their chocolate bars and lists sugar as their first ingredient! Since then, my husband and I have had Manoa Chocolate's monthly subscriptions at least on two different occasions, including today! A monthly subscription costs $25 for 3 bars--1 limited edition bar and 2 bars from their permanent menu; a better deal than buying individual bars! The subscription has better value the longer the subscription is. I love the variety of milk and dark chocolate bars. We've also ordered a bag of cacao brew and have mixed it with freshly ground coffee for a hot brew. If you love getting ice cream from Sage Creamery, their chocolate ice creams are made with Manoa Chocolate! read more

It's in a strange location, I wasn't sure I went to the right place at first Once inside, it's quite nice. They offer tastings and I discovered I don't have the ability to differentiate. But we had a great time. Of course, we bought some chocolate. Go for the experience read more

Cute small chocolate shop tucked into a random plaza. Upon entering, we were offered the opportunity to join in on the chocolate tasting that was happening. They gave samples of cacao nibs, cacao tea, and different types of chocolates. The experience was very interesting, tasty, and educational. The worker goes through random and interactive fun facts. You could also add on additional tastings such as a wine flight/chocolate pairing to go along with it. Afterwards, we were able to walk around the shop and try more samples that were scattered around the store before making purchases. I would recommend purchasing the cacao tea! This was extremely unique and delicious. read more

Mānoa Chocolate - chocolate wine pairing flight - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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A great place for kids and adults, they have chocolate, coffee, and rum tasting. My favorite is the guava chocolate bar!! Yummm!!! read more

Mānoa Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Super fun factor tour! Lots of chocolate tastings. The creator was even there and came out to talk to us and answer questions. Kid friendly and got to learn a lot about the chocolates process read more

Mānoa Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

This review is for both the factory tour and the Kailua storefront. Amazing chocolate grown and made right on the islands! This craft chocolate is incredibly smooth and "eatable", setting it apart from some other single origin/craft brands that can be a little tough on a non-chocoholic palate. I had first learned of this brand when I came to Oahu on a chocolate education tour put on by Dandelion, and I had to come back to the newly-finished factory this visit and share the joy with my friends. The factory tour is self-guided in a different part of Kailua and comes with a delightful souvenir and all you can eat chocolate fountain ;) We were lucky enough to see the owner, Dylan, working in the factory when our group was passing through. At the end of the tour is the shop where there are loads of chocolate souvenirs, more samples, as well as art prints and other chocolate-adjacent items. The Kailua storefront also offers wine pairings and educational tastings, and is a nice-sized, breezy visit for anyone in town. We sadly had to cancel our wine tasting due to our tight schedule but I really want to go back and give them a try the next time I visit. Definitely check them out! read more

Mānoa Chocolate - All the goodies I got from the store! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Mānoa Chocolate was a highlight of our trip to Hawai'i. My husband planned a chocolate tasting here one Sunday evening. When we arrived, we were greeted by Molly. We sat at the bar, and she really made our experience great. Although, we came in with the intentions of only do a chocolate tasting, we ended up adding a wine flight to our experience. Molly paired our wines perfectly with the chocolates. We opted for the fruit-flavored wines, which consisted of the Liliko'i/Passion Fruit, Manakō/Mango, and Kuawa/Guava. All of them were really good, but we enjoyed the Guava wine and chocolate the best. We even purchased a bottle to bring back with us, which also came with a bar of chocolate and a complimentary gift bag. The chocolate flavors are also bold and delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed Mānoa Chocolate so much, we ordered a few more bars of chocolate. They shipped them quick and we received them within three business days. They were in great condition, and none were melted. Overall, if you're in the area or just looking for great chocolate and wine, check them out. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Absolutely love this chocolate shop and processing facility. I have not experienced the formal tour of the operations, but took part in the free tasting. We dropped by without a reservation, and were promptly seated and provided a wonderful tasting experience by Molly. We were able to sample chocolate from quite a few of the cocoa farms around Oahu and Big Island, and some of the flavored chocolate as well. Complimentary chocolate tea was provided, for sips between each flavor. The pricing of the chocolate bars and other products was reasonable, and there were some great deals going on at the time of our visit (buy 6, get 1 free). The facility was clean, spacious, and tastefully designed. We parked in the metered lot right outside of the entrance, and were lucky to find a spot when we arrived. Will be back next time I am on Oahu, to get my chocolate fix! read more

Such a variety of locally produced cacao products. I have seen this product at various retailers, now I have come to the source. The lady who worked there was very knowledgeable about the company and its products. The store is well kept and clean. This is a great place to find Hawaii made products to send to friends and family. read more

The texture is different from typical mochas where the chocolate is in liquid form. Since it is iced, the chocolate is in tiny specks that instantly melt in your mouth. Unique and delicious! read more

Mānoa Chocolate - Classic iced mocha - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I love that there's a wine and chocolate bar on island. The mead wines are delicious and I love that you can swap out the drinks if you prefer a different flavor. The chocolates are also so tasty and fun to try. I only give 4 stars because I notice the staff does not give everyone equal attention and I got a little less chocolate than the white guy at the next table. I would say the service is just ok but their chocolates and wines are good. read more

One of the best hot chocolates I've ever had. The flavor is rich!! Very nice staff too.

I'm not a chocolate person to be clear. I stumbled onto Monoa chocolate while waiting for a table at nearby Cinnamons (for the record is worth the 45-60 min wait). We were welcomed immediately and offered a free chocolate tasting that was just starting, W Sat is a square type bar setting with other guests and were served a small dixie cup of cocoa hot tea. You read that right...chocolate tea. I'm also not a tea person. Delicious! Long story short we were treated to 5 or so different chocolates, and a chocolate infused honey and peanut butter. They also offer wine tastings as well as private party tastings. At the End of the Day this was a classy experience and was a great way to spend the time. No I didn't buy chocolate because despite the fact that it was amazing it was a bit pricey for me and I'm just not a chocolate guy. read more

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The tour was fun & informational! It was tasty getting to try the chocolate samples. It was nice to park at a shuttle site & then be dropped off at the tour. I never thought that I'd get the chance to visit a chocolate factory before! You get to keep your tasting spoons from the tour! read more

Amazing customer service and super friendly. A great tasting experience. Lot of chocolate options to purchase. There is also an attached cafe. Check it out! read more

Best Chocolate and Cortado!! definitely recommend for anyone visiting the island if you're in the area

What a find! We were waiting for my sister to finish up at a local Pilates class and saw this Manoa Chocolate store where they have tastings and sell their homemade products of chocolate and even their own rum. Maggie was terrific as our host and the vibe was cool. We bought a bunch of chocolates for ourselves and as gifts for friends back home. The tastings were so much fun. We learned about the locations of where the chocolates were made and a little history as well. We enjoyed our time there and highly recommend this place. Check it out and spend some time here. read more

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Esau was extremely helpful and really knowledgable with all the products. Bought cacao brew and knibs. Excited to bring this back home to try with my coffee! Thanks guys! read more

Mānoa Chocolate - Cacao brew - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I can't believe it's been eight years since I've been here! After having breakfast next door, my friends and I were walking to our cars when I said I wanted to check out their new space. We walked in and were greeted warmly. I whispered that they will let you sample all the chocolates that interest you. She: We also offer wine pairings with chocolate tastings WHAAAAAAAT???? We did not hesitate to grab seats! We just ordered a glass of red and the lovely hostess started giving us samples she felt would work well, and she made some delicious choices! We were so giddy! She also let us sample the Cacao brew and it was like drinking chocolate cake! What a great way to end our visit! They offer chocolate education and tasting experience which we were able to watch, and it looked very interesting because there is history behind what they do. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! Currently my favorite is the Kona Bar...hints of caramel, hibiscus, and hazelnut....sooooooo good! Oh, and this chocolate mac nut spread!!! Swooooooon! Of course I bought a lot before leaving! Mahlo Manoa! read more

Mānoa Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Fun and delicious! Such a nice experience if you need an air conditioned activity without a ton of walking. My son said tasting the caramel was the best part!! "For the sake of the kids please put it in a chocolate bar" read more

Dropped by this business while waiting for a restaurant to open near by. Didn't know what to expect and pleasantly surprised. We were included into to a no fee chocolate tasting of locally grown cacao on Oahu and the other Hawaiian islands. We tasted at least 7 different chocolates, all tasty and interesting. Their friendly knowledgeable employee spent time explaining the process and the samples. They also offer Farm tours where the cacao is grown. Hawaii is the only state in the US with commercial grown cacao farms. Some the flavors are different based on the island. The tasting room is resembles a wine tasting room, with many different products to choose from. We chose a number of beautifully packaged items from the items we tasted. read more

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Wow. It's been a few days since our Sip & Pair experience at Mānoa Chocolate in Kailua and I'm still thinking about how amazing this was! For just $45pp you can book their wine and chocolate pairing experience. It comes with tasting of four of their chocolates, paired with different wines, and individual charcuterie boards for each person (also to be paired with the wine/chocolates). We were so full and extremely satisfied by the end of it. Everything was expertly paired and our server Josh was very knowledgeable about the different chocolates and wines. My personal favorite was the lavender chocolate. After the experience, you can even walk around their bar/shop area and try out their other chocolates and store items. We went home with the milk, lavender, and guava chocolate bars. Overall it was a 10/10 experience and i highly recommend booking the Sip & Pair if you want to try something fun and unique. The experience is perfect for date nights or a night out with your friends/girlfriends! read more

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Manoa Chocolate Factory is such a cool spot! The store itself is beautiful and colorful, and the whole vibe is super welcoming. One of the best parts was getting to try so many chocolate samples. They had a bunch out and we got to taste almost everything before picking what to buy. What really made the visit unique was their chocolate and alcohol pairings. I did the mead tasting. It was okay, not as sweet as I expected. My brother tried the liquor pairing and my parents did the wine one, which they loved. You can also buy the alcohol they use in the tastings right in the shop, which is awesome. Everyone working there was super friendly and helpful. We all ended up buying something to take home. read more

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The pupu and wine pairings were excellent, and selected chocolates were a perfect match. We very much enjoyed this as a delightful learning experience, guided by a knowledgeable host. 5 stars and highly recommend to anyone who enjoys wine and chocolate. read more

What an amazing experience! We were in the area for a massage and stopped in afterward because we saw the sign for the chocolate store. Little did we know, they offer free tastings, and not just some little samples, but a full experience with cocoa tea, a guided tasting, and a little background on the chocolate and company. The service was wonderful and the person who helped us not only guided our tasting, but offered us samples of anything else we may be curious about. We ended up purchasing a monthly membership as a gift for a chocolate lover in our family and bought a few more things. The membership was really reasonable at $35 (including $10 shipping to the mainland) each month for three chocolate bars. It also gets you a discount on additional purchases. All the chocolates had unique flavor profiles and they offer some that are flavored by the beans and others where they add their own additional flavor profiles to it. We liked both types and each found different favorites. They also offer items like chocolate covered Mac nuts, chocolate spread, honey, nut spread, tea, coffee and more. This cute store is 100% worth the stop and worth sticking around for the tasting. read more

Great place for a fancy gift. Their chocolate is top notch and the packaging is well designed and high end. They have mac nuts, coffee, spreads, cookies, and swag. read more

Manoa Chocolate Hawaii has grown since its start in Kailua several years ago. They initially offered chocolate tastings of various selections of their locally grown craft chocolate, and have expanded to offer pairings with select wines. You can try their wine flights on the regular menu, but they started offering a complimentary wine tasting and chocolate pairing on Thursdays. I received an email about this earlier today, so had to check it out. There were four wines for tasting (2 white, 2 red) and they were paired with several of the different chocolates offered that paired well with the wines. They were so good that I decided to order a separate wine flight pairing of reds, and I definitely left happy. The owner (Dylan) was there to expound with his knowledge about the chocolates and give insights on their product. He also mentioned that they are planning to renovate the showroom to start offering roasted coffees soon. This makes perfect sense to me, as chocolate paired so well with both wine and coffee. I look forward to this, and as a subscription holder, can't wait to see what more they will offer in the future. read more

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Free chocolate on the island that cares and loves chocolate more than this place. Not only have I went to their tasting room, also went to their chocolate tours; to learn how they farm and the agriculture labor to perfect fine chocolates. Love that they have expended more opportunity like wine tasting and have a cafe as well. read more

Such a cozy store with chocolate tasting, and explanation of how chocolate is made, and its different products. 2 ingredients chocolate! Switching to eating that now. Amazing to taste the difference in flavors in different chocolate even though it's all grown in Hawaii. We enjoyed our time there, thankful for the hospitality and free tasting. They also do wine and chocolate paring and charcuterie boards. read more

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We came for the complimentary chocolate tasting which is offered every 10-15 min. This was such a good experience and our tasting host was so incredibly knowledgeable as well as very patient in explaining the subtle differences between each chocolate. I like that you're given something to drink to cleanse the palate between each bite. After the tasting, you're able to ask the staff for samples of any other flavor you'd like to try that's not already readily available on the shelves as you peruse the store. They had some pretty good deals on the chocolate bars where you get some bars free if you buy a total of 6 or 10 (with 10, you also get a free insulated bag with a cute design). They also offer free shipping over $75 but wait for a certain temperature wherever they're delivering to before they actually ship your goods so as the bars don't melt. This we found really appreciative as we live in Texas where it is hot and humid. The chocolate is quite delicious and we ended up buying quite a lot to bring home for ourselves and as gifts for family. The store seems small but it is well laid out, very colorful, and with so much variety that you can easily spend at least an hour trying to decide what all to get. read more

Mānoa Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Found this unique spot on Google Maps looking for something fun to do with the kids. It's located in a small plaza therefore parking was a bit tight to find. We were just going to take a quick visit, but ended up staying longer than expected. Kids and I were offered chocolate tastings and sample cacao tea at no cost. Our host kindly narrated the history of each samples given from different places. Known for using ethically sourced Hawaiian and international cacao, their bars are rich, complex, and crafted with care. Flavors range from classic dark chocolate to unique local infusions like lavender or coconut. We truly fell in love with the banana flavor. This spot also features a wine bar curated with delighted red or white wines and ciders. I ordered the guava lava cider which was light and refreshing. Aloha vibes present all around. read more

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Apparently, I am not a chocolate connoisseur and didn't know such a thing existed. They are very knowledgeable about their product and craft here. The samples were generous and the chocolate is amazing. Prices reflect the free samples and service received. I was blown away at how flavorful they were, my favorite being the guava. Definitely a unique experience! Sometimes they have a chocolate tasting, when we went they weren't having one. It was closer to closing down and changing to a wine bar for the evening. The chocolate barista kinda gave us a mini chocolate tasting. Would want to go back and have the full experience. read more

Mānoa Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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What a wonderful tour and PLENTY of yummy chocolate sampling :) the educational videos were great and the staff were so friendly. Perfect tour for families that have young kiddos. Book ahead of time!! read more