Waialua Estate Coffee and Chocolate

Nestled on Oahu's famed North Shore, on the Wahiawa Plateau, you'll find Waialua Estate Coffee and Cacao, a truly special agricultural venture. Born from former sugarcane lands in the mid-1990s after the Waialua Sugar Company closed, this estate represents Dole Food Company's vision to embrace diversified agriculture. Their goal was to support displaced workers and cultivate distinctive, high-quality Hawaiian grown products, with a particular interest in the healthful benefits of coffee and cacao. The estate meticulously cultivates 155 acres of coffee at a slight elevation and 80 acres of cacao closer to sea level, all within a unique microclimate shadowed by Mt. Kaʻala. A cornerstone of their operation is a commitment to sustainability, using beneficial insects for pest management, allowing them to grow pesticide-free crops. This dedication ensures that every bean and pod reflects the pure essence of their North Shore terroir. The thoughtful staggering of coffee and cacao harvests also keeps their dedicated local crew employed year-round, showcasing a deep commitment to the community. Products are offered under the Waialua Estate brand, giving you a direct taste of this unique Oahu origin. While it's a working farm without public tours, Waialua Estate's contribution to local agriculture and the exceptional quality of its locally grown coffee and cacao make it a noteworthy name for those seeking authentic Hawaiian flavors.

Founded upon the rich agricultural tradition of Dole Food Company Hawaii & Waialua Sugar on the North Shore of Oahu, Waialua Estate Coffee and Cacao grow on former sugarcane lands on the Wahiawa Plateau overlooking Oahu’s famous North Shore. The 155-acre coffee farm sits above the coastal towns of Haleiwa and Waialua at an elevation of about 700 feet above sea level, while the 80 acres of cacao are situated at sea level along the banks of the Kaukonahua river, near Waialua town. With the closure of the sugarcane plantation in 1996 and in response to a growing consumer demand for distinctive, high quality Hawaiian grown products, Dole initiated a program of diversified agriculture to assist displaced workers while expanding the local market with new products. Mr. David Murdock, Chairman of Dole Food Company, was especially interested in the healthful antioxidant benefits of coffee and cacao. Waialua Estate Coffee and Cacao is dedicated to this vision of healthy, nutritious food products and the continued practice of diversified agriculture on the North Shore of Oahu.