Food Specialties & Tours
Find unique treats and locally grown foods on Kauai’s east side, whether seeking Kauai-grown organic foods, specialty chocolates, mouth-watering baked goods, specialty products and produce from nearby farms or unique foods found among our multi-cultural groups. Kauai’s rich soils, tropical climate and cultural diversity provide an abundance of delectable treats, particular to Hawaii and its environment.
Judy Carpertina loves to support local farmers in the making of her baking creations and specialty cakes with hand selected locally-produced fresh materials from across the island with the intent to bring only the best ingredients to her baking. Visit Haole Girl Café store-front bakery in Kapaa for a tasty delight, 7 a.m. to 1p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Also find Haole Girl Treats at Coconut Marketplace Farmers Market on Tues and Thurs 9-1 and on Saturdays at Puhi and Princeville.
Our top-rated chocolate farm tour is Kauai’s must-do activity. Your three-hour guided tour flies by, with a stroll through our botanical gardens, sampling of Hawaiian honeys and seasonal tropical fruits. The highlight is of course Theobroma Cacao--the chocolate tree! We'll share the secrets of growing over 3,000 cacao trees, turning raw cacao seeds into chocolate. The tour culminates with an extensive chocolate tasting where you will discover just how delicious Hawaiian grown chocolate can be!
