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    Puna Chocolate Company

    4.5 (126 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Gabriella D.

    Really nice local chocolate shop. Many options of chocolate from different regions of Hawaii to chose from as well as different sweets. They even have a cafe. Pretty expensive, but it's worth it for the specialty of it. Would recommend giving it a visit if in Hilo.

    Chocolate Banana Smoothie
    Edwin T.

    We stumbled upon this cafe serving coffee and smoothies. We decided to go with the Chocolate Banana Smoothie. It tasted smooth and the chocolate was really rich! They use the cacao from their local farm (in powder form). We also got a bag of their chocolate drink mix, the same powder that they use in the drink so we could make it at home (with the mix, oat milk, and a banana). It tastes really similar to the one in the cafe and would recommend picking up a bag if you like the drink.

    Mary V.

    We stopped into Puna Chocolate Company, not for chocolate but for coffee - it was recommended to us for the coffee. You enter into a chocolate shop with a counter at the back, and cafe seating to the left. We quickly perused the chocolate and coffee bean offerings, and proceeded to the counter for an iced latte to-go. They use Kona coffee and it was strong and smooth and delicious - just what we'd wanted. I needed to use the restroom - it's around the side of the building, through a gate, and halfway down a set of stairs. Be careful - I tripped stepping up into this single stall. On my search for the restroom, I had the happy accident of going all the way down the stairs and I found a beautiful Speakeasy! I think that's how most people discover them! We were only in town for a few hours, but if we were staying overnight, I'd definitely stop by Puna Chocolate Company again to try more of their cafe offerings (including fun cocktails), AND I'd visit the Speakeasy for a drink. It was not at all what I'd expected to see in Hilo - a hidden gem and such a vibe!

    Aloha Coconut Mocha, Midnight Velvet Cake, Frozen Hot Chocolate
    Olivia S.

    Was interested in seeing some chocolate products, but pleasantly surprised by the chocolate drink bar in the back. I immediately ordered the aloha coconut mocha latte with macadamia milk ($5.75+$1) and midnight chocolate velvet cake. My partner got the frozen hot chocolate with macadamia nut. SO GOOD

    The most delicious iced mocha
    Gen B.

    It's been a few weeks and I am STILL thinking about the iced mocha I had here, so I knew it was time to write a review! Love the relaxed, modern vibe of this place and it was chill and quiet enough to work or read here. Now onto the mocha...it was so delicious! Intensely chocolatey and just sweet enough. It was also super caffeinated! I felt a little caffeine buzz and had to save some of the drink for the following day. A+, Puna Chocolate Co. -- highly recommended for your coffee needs in Hilo!

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    Amazing service, ambiance was phenomenal, so many great cocktails and chocolate to choose from! Loved our server. The drinks were probably some of the best I've ever had. Truly a worthwhile experience. Please make sure to stop by!

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    Sam O.

    Excellent spot in Hilo to stop for both chocolate and coffee. The chocolate is excellent with many different varieties and they use it in their chocolate coffee drinks. Frozen hot chocolate was delightful as well. Limited seating.

    Michelle T.

    Cute little coffee/chocolate shop - nice and cool on a hot August day. I had the chocolate banana smoothie and it was delish!

    Frozen hot chocolate
    Tyler K.

    Always stop off for the most delicious and refreshing frozen hot chocolate! It's the perfect balance rich and sweet! Great for those hot humid days! Quick friendly service as always.

    Paul B.

    Order a hot, dark chocolate mocha & it was delicious! Staff was very nice & gave us some local recommendations. Also picked up a cool art print!

    Elyssa T.

    There needs to be a loyalty program for this business. I come here too often and I don't even live on Big Island. lol. A trip to Hilo isn't complete until I get my fur baby his Lava Paws and a chocolate drink for myself. This trip we decided to buy their Puna coffee and their Kona coffee. The coffee is almost gone and we just arrived home 4 days ago. It's just that good! If you're ever in Hilo, add this place to your list. If you have extra time in your itinerary, make a trip to their factory and see the magic unfold - which is something I might consider too.

    Nene frieze under live-edge bar top.
    Andrew T.

    I know a bunch of people who are addicted to their chocolate beverages, so it's pretty much a must-visit in Hilo. They do it all well, from product to packaging to display and design, with a cool contemporary feel. Grabbed a dark chocolate Easter bunny and a chocolate banana smoothie today, and noticed the cool retro nene detail under the bar. Service was great, but I was left wondering, does anyone actually say "no" to the question "do you want whipped cream on that ?" PS, They also serve chocolate alcoholic beverages.... haven't tried yet, but someday I'm gonna .....

    Kathy U.

    This is NOT a review of the store in Hilo, but about the Puna Chocolate Company chocolate, itself. Bought a few bars in Kona. It's pricey, but I wanted to support local while on the Big Island. Started with the 70% dark with salted potato chips. OMG! It was the smoothest most decadent dark chocolate bar ever! Wish I had bought more! Ingredients listed cane sugar - only kind of sugar I like (IMO), and says it's single source chocolate. Took pics of the wrapper then bit the chocolate. It was so good I forgot to take a pic of the chocolate! Good thing chocolate looks like chocolate! Also have a 50% dark chocolate with peanut butter. This time I remember to take a pic of the candy first. This one has organic cane sugar - better yet. I took a small bite (can't eat two chocolate bars at once, as much as I'd love to) and it was even smoother and so rich! Neither tasted too sweet, so the chocolate flavor shone through. Even the potato chips and peanut butter flavors were light, again allowing the chocolate flavors to shine. Pics are out of order - sorry, but you can see the type of chocolate and the ingredients. With the price for the quality, smoothness, and flavor. Next time I'm on the Big island I'm buying more. In Kona - was a little store to the left of Kona Brewing as you left.

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    The coffee here speaks for itself, it's delicious. I'm a huge coffee snob and I came back here 3x.

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