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Yup, our chocolate and espresso bar is finally open. Come by and let our friendly barista concoct a delicious hot or cold beverage for you.

June 2015 marks the third anniversary of the launch of Manoa Chocolate Hawaii. Celebrate our new products and website with us.

Check out our great pairings from our September event.

View pairing suggestions from our June event.

Here we are a year later, buying cacao beans from ex-child soldiers in Liberia.

Our business relies on a constant supply of Hawaii-grown cacao beans. The Hawaiian cacao farmers' success is ours. 

My name is Dylan Butterbaugh. I was born and raised in Kailua, Oahu. I first noticed cacao when I was 19, during an Indonesian surfing trip.

We are building a chocolate factory in Kailua above Cinnamons. But, before we get to this, let's rewind a little.