I was driving back from one of our outings and saw this place on the side of the road. I love chocolate so there was a sign that said there was free chocolate tasting. That was amazing cause I knew they did tours at their facility and charged a lot of money. The wife and I parked and got out of the car to check it out. When we arrived, there was already a tasting going on with quite a few people at the counter. Another lady came up to us and said that have we been into the store before. She said they offered free tastings and as soon as this group had cleared, we could just do the tasting. It was free. The group was done and so we went to the counter and started our tasting. They went through almost all of their chocolate and chocolate covered macadamia nuts too. I love dog chocolate, so of course we purchased the dark chocolate, and we purchased the chocolate covered coffee beans, which were amazing. My wife loved the honey roasted macadamia nuts, and the nippy roasted macadamia nuts so we got both of those in the large size. The lady packaged them in a padded bag that had a piece of ice in it. It reminded me of Japan and how they always took care of their product and made sure that it would make it home. It was an added touch that was so nice. I was so amazed that we could do the tasting for free when they charge at their facility a lot of money so it was nice to taste the chocolate before we bought them. Just like he said it'd be good to know what it taste like so we bought what we wanted and not got something that we didn't like. The staff was so nice there and so friendly. I would definitely recommend this place and everyone should stop here who love chocolate. read more

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Real, quality chocolate can be purchased here, after your tasting is completed Interesting presentation Plus you can find their chocolate around the island at various stores Good quality product read more

I first heard about this place on a rum tour. I stopped by and they are super friendly and super generous with the samples. And the chocolate is to die for!! Expensive but worth every mouth watering bite. It's a beautiful store and extremely clean. read more

We are delighted with the tour we did of Lydgate's Chocolate. The tour was more expensive than others that are out there but the experience surpassed our expectations! We learned so much about cacao, local agriculture, and the fruits and chocolates produced here in an entertaining and fast-moving tour that left us wondering, was that actually 3 hours? Our guide Jenna is exceptionally talented and genuinely loves what she's doing which made us love it all the more! The product they have created is awarding-winning and you will be happy you will want to load up on gifts for yourself, family and friends. Who doesn't love chocolate?!?!?! read more

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Second time here for a tasting and each time was great. They really know what they're doing here by giving you a taste of their chocolate. It definitely hooks you and you are guaranteed to buy. It is a bit pricey, but it's definitely worth it. Also, the free tasting is very filling in itself. read more

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Honestly, Lydgate has some of the best chocolate I've ever had. They grow their own cacao, ferment it, process it, and turn it into amazing chocolate. There's a lot of work and skill go into making each bar (one cacao pod makes approximately one chocolate bar, if you can believe that!). You can really taste that skill. I love their dark chocolates and how it melts deliciously in your mouth. I'm not partial to milk chocolate, but their milk is also divine. Beware: this chocolate doesn't come cheap. In fact, it's *very* expensive! There's the old adage: you get what you pay for. That definitely applies here. Whatever you do, if you're in Kapa'a, stop by for a tasting at their shop on Kuhio Hwy, right downtown. It's free, delicious, and there's no commitment to have to buy anything. Well worth the price of admission! :) And the staff is very knowledgeable and beyond the pale friendly. You'll learn a lot in the process of tasting some splendid chocolate. That said, 5 strongly suspect you'll not want to leave without at least a bar or two, despite the expense! read more

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Fun stop in downtown Kapa'a to try some chocolate for free! We walked in on Thursday afternoon and it was surprisingly busy. Had to wait a couple minutes for some slots to open up, but finally we managed to join on the end. They gave us a quick run through about their farm as well as some of the different products they produce along with the samples. We tried a variety of dark and milk chocolates as well as various macadamia nuts. Our favorite was what they called an OPC (i.e. other people's chocolate) called dulcey coins, so we bought a large bag for $15. They packed it really nicely in a thermal bag and even included an ice pack so it doesn't melt in the hot Kauai weather. read more

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Stopped by for chocolate tasting with my wife. AMAZING chocolate!!! We got to try about 8 different options along with macadamia nuts. We purchased the milk chocolate macadamia nuts and the dark chocolate macadamia nuts. Came with a cool gift bag and a cold gel pack to keep it fresh! Absolutely incredible stuff of the highest quality. read more

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Chocolate tasting experience with friendly and passionate hosts. A cool, relaxing and delicious way to spend 30 minutes. The cacao nectar popsicle is a must try! read more

Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room - Cacao nectar popsicle - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

This was our first time experiencing a chocolate farm tour and it did not disappoint. We were greeted warmly when we got there and were told where to park and meet our guide. Tour started promptly at 10:00am. Let me just say Jenna our guide is the most knowledgeable, kind and helpful person. We had no idea what goes into the process of making chocolate and the different types there are. The grounds are so beautiful. Jenna pointed out all the different trees and plants. Then there are the tastings. We must have sampled over a dozen different kinds of chocolate . Amazing!!! When you are on the island of Kauai, Lydgate Chocolate needs to be on your list of places to tour. Thanks Jenna and staff for a great time. PS: Jenna, Plan the trade and trade the plan. read more

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We loved stopping here on our last day in Kauai. We were bummed we couldn't get the full plantation tour due to no availability, but as a second option we headed over to their store and tasting. Delicious high quality chocolate that is locally produced. They use fun additional ingredients like Mac nuts, cinnamon, caramel, cacao nibs to add texture and flavor to their offerings. We were ushered over to a long table. The decor and product displays were reminiscent of an Apple Store. At the long table we were given an overview of how the chocolate is made and were able to taste 6 or 7 varieties. Before leaving we purchased a couple kinds and they pack them in a little insulated tote bag with an ice pack so they won't melt. Nice touch. The tour guide/taster was a friendly lady and so was the rest of the staff. It was easy to spend $100 here with how high quality and delicious the lineup was. A great stop no matter what day, but it's especially nice to run in if it's raining to make use of your time indoors. Give it a try! read more

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The tasting room spent a tremendous amount of time hyping up their connection to the island and how they do all these things on the island and then you discover that everything is shipped to California where it's processed and then shipped back. I felt like they went out of their way to deceive us. They never once mentioned anything being processed off island. So rather than keeping those jobs on the island and training people with a skill and keeping all that money here in Kauai; they're sending it all to San Francisco. So the reason I spent $200 on three things of chocolate is because at least $100+ is shipping and paying a different company to manufacture their chocolates. All that money being spent in California instead of being spent here on the island. Think of how high the cost of labor is in California versus our slightly high cost of labor on the island. Lydgate Farms you should be ashamed. I specifically asked about emulsifiers like lecithin. They rolled their eyes; so I assumed I had said something insulting. Got home and looked at the ingredients and they all have sunflower lecithin in them, which they even describe on the packaging as an emulsifier. Don't buy their chocolate, instead buy the chocolate from FEVE who makes Lydgate Farms chocolates. They are less expensive and they are of equal high quality. And FEVE doesn't play monkey business, they are honest and transparent. Kauai Chocolate Company creates and makes their chocolate on the island of Kauai in Port Allen. read more

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Free chocolate tasting - yes, please. This a great Kauai experience. It takes about 10-15 minutes as they walk you through the story of their chocolate and explain each bite that you will taste. It feels like a fun wine tasting in Napa with great chocolate instead of great wine. Take the time and enjoy the experience. There is also no pressure to buy anything but you will likely want to. read more

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We had some time to kill on our last day in Kauai and walked by Lydgate while doing some shopping in the area. They had just started a tasting at the counter so our group immediately hopped in! The tasting was a fun experience that took maybe 15 minutes, lots of different flavors and you could tell they put tons of thought into the order that the samples were presented. Staff was friendly and gave little facts about the flavors and the store's history during the tasting. There was no pressure to purchase anything although our group bought a ton after we enjoyed everything at the tasting. There's only one person working the register, so there may be a bottleneck to purchase things if you had a full tasting and everyone immediately hops over to buy stuff. Everything is nicely packaged into an insulated bag with a cooler pack so that nothing melts in the time it takes you to get back home! Overall, fun little tasting experience and highly recommend for anyone looking to bring some chocolate or nuts back home! read more

Wife became suddenly ill, so we called and asked if we get a refund (had Dr note and all). Nope My suggestion is do not book until day of....if then. Felt like they were from NY. Everyone else on Kauai was cool. read more

We enjoyed this quite a lot. It's free to sample chocolates and a wonderful way to spend 15-30 minutes from coming in to leaving. You are put into a small group. We had 3 couples in ours. You get a very brief spiel about the farm and about each chocolate you sample. This chocolate is amazing. The sampling is free but we spent over $130 on delicious chocolate. You get a nice insulated bag with a little ice pack to keep your chocolate cool for 3 hours. I suggest going in near your last day so you're not worried about keeping your chocolate cool too long. This chocolate was fun to share with friends and made a wonderful gift! read more

It was very educational and tasty. You taste about a whole chocolate bar worth of chocolate plus tropical fruits and local honey. You get to walk around the farm and see different fruit trees and flowers and learn how chocolate is made. Our guide Melanie was very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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The store itself is in a very charming little building, it totally fits the aesthetic of the shop. The chocolate tasting was not only delicious, but informative! The staff are incredibly kind and knowledgeable. We couldn't do the full farm tour due to the age of our children, but visiting the store was a lot of fun. We left with a bag full of incredible chocolate, and plans to do the tour someday when our kids our older. read more

We got to try so many chocolates for 100% free they all were so yummy and they used pretty clean ingredients in the chocolate fresh cacao from their Farms and organic cane sugar the employees were so nice and the restaurant is pretty minimalistic read more

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We were unable to book a tour at Lydgate, so went to the tasting room. What fun! The hostess was so enthusiastic and explained the differences in chocolate.. I loved every tasting she offered and ended up purchasing an assorted bag of chocolates. They even provide an insulated bag for your purchase. Definitely a fun stop for tourists. read more

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Went on their farm tour a few years ago which was a good educational and delicious experience. Since then we've tried to go back to the farm annually since we love their chocolate! My favorites are their milk bar with cocoa nibs and their dark chocolate covered Mac nuts. Their new tasting room is a beautiful area with friendly staff providing a great sampling experience. Also, when we went there was a rude kid who was very pushy, however the red headed employee reacted in a very professional manner with much aloha. Her customer service was great too when she was helping us purchase our items. All the staff have great enthusiasm for chocolate! read more

Free chocolate Tastings: OMG, wow!!! Some of the best chocolate in the world... and I'm a chocolate afficionado. Godiva, Sees, Lindt, Belgian chocolate... none of those megabrands even come close. I live here and am completely hooked... must have my fix every week. The free chocolate Tasting is a great experience! Think "wine tasting" at a vineyard, but super high-quality chocolate instead. It will be the funnest shopping stop you make on Kauai. If you're lucky, Toni will lead your tasting (which only takes 10 minutes): she's choc-full of good information and super sweet. Enjoy! read more

Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room - Free chocolate Tasting at Lydgate store - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

We love Lydgate Farms. The chocolate there is UNREAL. All variations of the chocolate does NOT disappoint. I would die for that chocolate... but don't get the tea...DONT GET THE TEA!!! (it's beyond bitter.) -Valentine read more

So glad we took the three hour tour. Jen, our tour guide, is so informative, she made the chocolate tasting experience fun! We were given plenty of chocolate pieces to taste in addition to sampling tropical fruits, like rombutan & star fruit. Lydgate also has tasty popsicle treats such as Mango honey, Coconut honey lime, and Cacao nectar. Loved their fresh honey offerings too, especially the Macadamia Nut & Upcountry estate. Even though it rained during our tour, there was ample coverage from the rain as we sat under large open aired tents and we were provided with xtra large umbrellas. Another bonus was they provided bug repellent, hand sanitizers, and drinking fountains at each tent location. Ample bathroom facilities provided and ATV's for those with mobility issues. Lydgate chocolate farm takes good care of their visitors and makes good, quality products. An experience not to be missed! read more

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This was great! We got to taste 10 different things and it was all amazing! The staff was super knowledgeable and friendly.

Fun and free Lydgate chocolate tasting with knowledge sharing about chocolate growing and different chocolate varieties. It's a must do in Kauai. read more

We heard about this tasting room on our last day before we drove to the airport. From Princeville it's literally on the way so it's worth the stop. You can just do the very generous free tasting and not feel obligated to buy anything. If you do buy chocolates they'll package it in a nice insulated bag with gel ice for the plane ride home (we were not stopped by TSA or agriculture). They are super friendly and knowledgeable. The chocolates can be expensive so at least try the free tasting (it's a lot of samples and you are done in 10 minutes). If we had known about it earlier on our trip we would have done the tour at their farm nearby. read more

I had the absolute pleasure of doing a chocolate tasting at Lydgate Farms Tasting Room in Kapaa and it was one of the highlights of my Kauai trip. The chocolate is incredible, rich, smooth, and made from 100% locally grown and harvested cacao. You can genuinely taste the difference in quality and care. Our tasting was led by Jasmine, who was amazing, knowledgeable, passionate, and so engaging. She made the whole experience fun and memorable. Toni was also fantastic, bringing warmth and depth to the experience. Together, they made learning about chocolate as enjoyable as eating it! And the best part? The chocolate is sold at great prices for such high end, artisan quality. This is a must visit if you're on Kauai, whether you're a chocolate lover or just curious, you'll walk away with a deeper appreciation and a very happy palate. read more

Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

The tasting was nice, we learned a lot and ate some great chocolate. We brought some and it was so good we ordered more. The only problem was they are closed weekends and that's why we had to order it. read more

The tasting room was great. Friendly people that allowed us to taste all their chocolates that they sell. The best part is that they do not pressure you into buying anything. The staff there educates you on the chocolate making process, and also informs us what we are tasting in the chocolates. There is plenty of street parking. read more

Did the tasting a few years ago and it was great! Now on my trips to the mainland, I stopped by the tasting room to gather treats for friends and family. The people working are always friendly. read more

Fun tasting with friendly hostess. Wasn't expecting to buy, but offerings were unique so out came the wallet. Great packaging too.

The tour was fantastic! Jess did an amazing job taking us through the entire farm and explaining things in an engaging manner. You get to try an number of fruits you normally wouldn't have and sample so many different types of chocolate! 100% worth the price! read more

Henry was such a fun, highly-educated tour guide. I learned so much and recommend this tour to ANYONE wanting to sample amazing chocolate and fruit and learn more about the process of chocolate. read more

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I love this chocolate but I don't like there is no seating for the tasting. You have to stand at a bar to listen to the demo and the only way to buy things is at a counter one customer at a time. Very personal service. The chocolate is incredible. You eat it the way you eat a candy bar. You place this in your mouth and suck on it. Delightful. Worth a visit. read more

Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room - Tasting room - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

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You get great instruction in how chocolate is made through their farming and processing methods. Great experience tasting their chocolate and they also let you contrast it with tasting their competition's chocolate. This chocolate is so superior! And I finally learned what makes real white chocolate, which isn't white. read more

Tasting different flavors of chocolate from dark to milk to true white chocolate using cocoa buttet. It hits different! Very good but my favorite is the macadamia dark.chocolate with toffee. Very good. Pricey but well made! read more

Free chocolate is always a 5/5. The experience walks you through how chocolate is made and through the fine tastes of the different types of chocolate they have. Obviously expensive but tbh worth it, everything is grown here on the islands and even if you don't buy anything it's worth it for the free samples. Service was great and place looked very clean too read more

I not only learned about how chocolate is made, but also a lot about Hawaiian plants and fruits! It was a great experience and I recommend it! read more

I love this place! Tina was sensational ! Bali was simply a great asset to the company We were so educated on the process of making chocolate and that its a fruit! It must of been good because I never paid that much $ for chocolate !!! Both ladies are strong employees for Lyngate! read more