This is a destination for the chocolate-obsessed, combining a high-end boutique shop with an interactive farm tour that takes you from bean to bar. The sipping chocolate and frozen hot chocolate are the real stars here, and the tour is a fantastic way to actually understand the process of growing cacao and coffee. If you're looking for a quick, no-frills coffee stop or a minimalist specialty coffee shop, this isn't it—this is a full sensory experience centered around the cacao bean.
A destination for the 'chocolate-obsessed' with a full sensory experience and a dedicated farm tour.
Extensive reviews mention the 2-hour interactive 'bean to bar' tour with guides like Keith and Matthew.
Reviews highlight a 'wide variety of coffees to drink and beans to buy' for souvenirs.
Focus on single-origin chocolate and coffee, with drinks like the 'paniolo mocha' and 'carajillo'.
Hale Kokoleka, meaning House of Chocolate in Hawaiian, is set to become the flagship location of Puna Chocolate Company. This nearly 80-year-old building has a rich history, serving the Kainaliu community at the entrance of Southern Kona in various capacities, from a theater rehearsal space to a car repair garage. The true gem of the Hale Cocoa is the 14 acres of farmland in the back, which we have transformed into an 8-acre park for guests to explore Hawaiian agriculture and island plants.
- Hours
- Monday: 6:30 AM 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:30 AM 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:30 AM 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:30 AM 7:00 PM
- Friday: 6:30 AM 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:30 AM 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:30 AM 7:00 PM
- Phone
- (808) 489-9899
- Website
- halecocoa.com
- Amenities
- Outdoor seating · Free parking
- Address
- 79-7378 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI 96750, USA
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Cacao, Coffee, and Tropical Farm Tour with Chocolate Tasting
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What are Hale Cocoa Cafe's hours?
Hale Cocoa is open daily starting at 6:30 AM. Monday through Thursday and Sunday they close at 7:00 PM, while Friday and Saturday hours extend to 8:00 PM.
Do they offer farm tours?
Yes, Hale Cocoa offers a Cacao, Coffee, and Tropical Farm Tour with Chocolate Tasting at the nearby Donkey Mill Cocoa & Coffee Farm. Tours are $45 per person — check halecocoa.com to book in advance.
What coffee does Hale Cocoa serve?
They serve 100% Kona Coffee grown on their own 14-acre farm on the slopes of Southern Kona. Varietals include Typica, Gesha, and Mokka, all cultivated and harvested on the property.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available. Hale Cocoa is located along Mamalahoa Highway in Kainaliu, at the entrance to Southern Kona on the Big Island.
Can I ship chocolate or coffee home?
Hale Cocoa's Big Island-grown coffee and chocolate are available for purchase at the café in Kainaliu. Their listings do not confirm direct shipping — visit halecocoa.com to check for online ordering.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, outdoor seating is available. The cafe is designed as a destination experience centered on chocolate and coffee rather than a quiet work spot, so expect a lively, sensory atmosphere.