My wife had been wanting to make her own chocolate bar for years and I was primarily interested in…read morethe process every time we come to Kauai. Well, we finally pulled the trigger on it and did the experience...and it was well worth it. Lance, the owner and instructor was fantastic. With only 8 spots available, you have to book this as soon as it is available. The shop is only 300 sq. Ft. So any more people would be too much and the set up was perfect. It is amazing this small space produces the chocolate! The overall lesson is great because he takes you from bean to chocolate. This is not tree to chocolate because he doesn't have the trees nor does he have the pods and that part of the collection process (however, Lance, if you or your wife are reading this, it might be a great future endeavor to have an option to work with one of your partners and add on the collection tour before!). While he doesn't have the collection process, Lance does an excellent job speaking to the process once beans are collected. From there, the chocolate making and tasting process is thoroughly explained and you are part of it. Finally, making your chocolate is a lot of fun and there are roughly 30 ingredients you can use for your 2 bars. I personally made: an Indian spice flavor chocolate for half a bar, coconut sea salt for second half, matcha coconut sea salt for 3rd half, and coffee bean sea salt for last). Bring your creativity! Thank you Lance for this fantastic experience.

Fantastic experience! Very fun and we learned so much from Lance! Plus...chocolate! Highly…read morerecommend!

Walked in here to 1) kill some time before my rum tasting, and 2) because the sign said "free…read moresamples." Little did I know I ended up buying everything I sampled. This cute little shop is tiny but mighty. When I first walked in, I saw people walking out with bags. I didn't think I was going to buy any since I normally don't like caramel, especially because theyre too sweet and stick to your teeth. At first I was surprised they have out whole peices of caramel for folks to try. I was about to feel guilty trying all the peices without the intent to buy any. Well don't knock them until you try them! I tried their two most popular: Hawaiian Sea Salt, Toasted Coconut. And also the Aloha Ginger. --- bought all three! They weren't overly sweet despite being caramel, and did not stick to my teeth at all! They were soft, chewy, but melted right off my teeth. The salt, the coconut, and the ginger each complemented the caramel to offset the sweetness. I had to refrain from trying more because the fear of buying all the flavors!

such a cute little shop, and they let you try free samples! We got the ube and guava caramels. I…read morethink this is a great place to get a food souvenir for family, since everyone is probably sick of getting macademia nuts from Hawaii! My coworkers love them. The only thing that kinda sucks is that the shop is EXTREMELY small and can get easily crowded, tough to get around inside. Free parking though!

June 2026 This is…read moreacross the street from Dukes restaurant. Parking was ample and plenty of seats/chairs both indoors and outdoors The ice cream flavors were plentiful. From the classic to the tropical flavors of the island something for everyone. I got 2 flavors and it cost something like $10. Worth it.

Great Ice Cream. Intimidating Scooping Energy…read more Skinny Mike's feels like one of those places locals would rather you not know about - tucked into an unassuming little shopping center with vintage Hawaiian vibes and decor that makes you want to grab a cone and stay awhile. The ice cream, thankfully, was worth crossing state lines for. My kids predictably ordered something bright blue - Cookie Monster and another flavor that could only have been invented by either a six-year-old or a marketing genius. Whoever came up with those flavors is probably laughing all the way to the bank. I went with mint chocolate chip and toasted coconut topped with hot fudge, and it was absolutely fantastic. Rich, creamy, and exactly what vacation ice cream should be. The only reason this isn't five stars was the service. Let's just say the welcome felt a little more "Who sent you?" than "Aloha." Maybe we accidentally wandered into a locals-only witness protection program. Hard to say. Still, the ice cream was so good I'd happily endure another soul-piercing stare for a second scoop.

We were in the area and decided to stop by and get a tasting. We were in luck. they had room for…read moretwo more people for the next session. When the time came, we went up to their patio and they called in each party. Our host was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Kept us engaged with light humor. All the drinks were amazing. Our favorite was the coffee rum! Needless to say, we enjoyed our bottle during our vacation and had the best time. I highly recommend this stop if you're on the island. Did I mention it's a complementary tasting? 10/10

After our golf plans got canceled, we decided to squeeze in a tasting at Kōloa Rum Company--and…read morehonestly, it ended up being one of our favorite stops of the day. It's located at the beautiful Kilohana Plantation, so even if you're not a big rum drinker, it's worth visiting. You can wander through the gardens, stop by the sweet shop, grab a bite at Gaylord's Restaurant, or catch the luau. It's just a really nice place to spend an afternoon. It's highly recommend making a reservation online. However we couldn't book online, but we called about an hour before and were able to get in. I also had no idea the tasting itself was complimentary, which made the experience even better. Our Rumtender, Randy, was awesome! He walked us through the history of Kōloa Rum, explained each variety, and shared his favorite ways to enjoy them. It felt more like chatting with a friend than sitting through a tasting. Safe to say we were convinced--we ended up bringing home two bottles! Whether you're a rum fan or just looking for something fun and different to do in Kauai, I'd definitely recommend adding this to your itinerary.

The parking may be limited to maybe 5 cars but this place is a great stop for a small treat…read more When you walk in you're welcomed with a sweet smell from all the treats they offer. We tried the chocolate and vanilla pena cotta and they were delicious! It was smooth and thick with great richness! We also picked up a bag of Arare Cookies. I love the extra crispy crunch and texture this cookie has. It's has an almond based flavor with an extra sweet crunch from the rice crackers. The older gentleman behind the counter was patient with me. It was so hard to choose from all the treats. We also tried the blueberry scone and the chocolate chip scone. These were not as sweet or as buttery as you might expect, but I'm sure will pair well with a sweet cup of coffee. Glad we stopped by!

Stopped by here a few years ago when we traveled to Hawaii a few years ago, they have neat…read moredesserts, cream puffs, some cakes, etc. It's a to go type of place. We had tried the chocolate, matcha and vanilla, all were good and decent, no complaints

Kauai Bakery's malasadas are worth the stop! Such a delicious treat and a sweet highlight of our…read moreKauai vacation. If you love pastries like I do, add this bakery to your list. Already wishing I could bring a little taste of Kauai home with me!

I had seen the reviews on this bakery and wanted to try it. I found it in the mall we were in. The…read moremap said it was further than just walking the mall. I drove around and it was only a little walk away. The place is small but has a lot of stuff to eat. The lady was really nice and helped us out. I was a bit hungry so I got a ham and cheese croissant , I had her warm it up. It hit the spot and a nice snack. I got the custard and guava malasadas and they were terrific. Tasted great. The stuff was fresh and soft. so nice Got to come early for the good stuff because I got the last custard. we walked to the food court to eat the stuff.

I was introduced to Orly Patisserie by a family friend who spoke highly of the owner's impressive,…read moreaward-winning background, so I had high expectations going in--and they were exceeded in every way! I ordered a cake and an assortment of desserts for my parents' vow renewal celebration, and everything turned out even more beautiful and delicious than we could have hoped for. The presentation was absolutely stunning, the textures were wonderful, and every flavor was thoughtfully balanced. Best of all, nothing was overly sweet! Each dessert felt elegant and refined, and our guests were genuinely delighted. It's clear that so much skill, care, and artistry go into the creations at Orly Patisserie. I'm so grateful to have had such a beautiful addition to a meaningful family celebration, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Orly Patisserie to anyone looking for exceptional cakes and desserts for a special occasion. If you appreciate beautiful craftsmanship and delicious desserts that are as delightful to eat as they are to look at, Orly Patisserie is absolutely worth considering! THANK YOU!!!

Tried the passion fruit ube cheesecake. Amazing flavors that were well balanced and a great texture…read moreto the cheesecake. Prices reasonable for the area and quality. Service was friendly and the location is convenient. Will return if we come back to Kauai.

We had such a great experience here! The atmosphere was amazing, and the drinks were absolutely…read moredelicious. Our bartender, I believe her name was Sarah, was so sweet and welcoming. She even took the time to write down her favorite hiking spots for us to check out while visiting Kauai, which was such a thoughtful and personal touch. We really appreciated her kindness and would definitely come back!

We got seated very quickly, beautiful view of the water! I got the classic burger, which was…read moreamazing. My friend got the poke bowl and she said it was great. My mother got the seafood chowder and said it was a 10/10! Would recommend for people who love seafood!

Absolutely delicious! The malasadas were made fresh right then and there, and they were incredible…read more We also tried a shortbread-style cookie (I can't remember the name!), and it was SO good. We sampled all the flavors, and honestly, every single one was delicious. Definitely a must-visit if you're in Kauai! It's a smaller establishment but they have seating outside with covers. The service was very friendly.

Uniquely kind and patient staff, especially "Auntie Shana."…read more Fairly priced pastries, with the inside looking like typical donut cafe. The UBE and POG Malasadas I tried are delicious on their own way, with the UBE being mildly sweet and wonderfully satiating and POG is nice and fruity. I didn't think it was too sweet or had too much filling at all, and I don't like donuts with fillings typically. For all these reasons, I think tourists and locals alike should try this place at least once.

We have Lappert's in Sausalito but I still make sure to stop in when I am on the island. Service is…read morealways friendly and the ice cream always delicious. Kona coffee is my favorite! The mango is also the best of all the ice cream brands :-)

Very good ice cream but expensive…read more They have so many ice cream flavors and all are terrific. They let you sample them and it was hard to choose what to order. Very Hawaiian flavors which we love!