This Historic Hawaiian Family Farm is Oahu’s Ultimate Farm-to-Table Experience 🚜
Located on the North Shore, this family farm is the perfect place to learn about farming in Hawaii while supporting a great local business.
As an Oahu resident, I’m always on the lookout for authentic, local experiences that showcase the real Hawaii. I also love supporting and writing about local Hawaiian businesses.
So when my husband and I recently spent a day at Kahuku Farms, I knew right away that this place was something special.
Located on Oahu’s North Shore, Kahuku Farms is more than just a place to grab a meal—it’s a working farm with deep roots in Hawaii’s agricultural history.
The farm is run by a fourth-generation family of farmers who have been growing produce here for over a century. Today, they’ve expanded beyond traditional farming, offering a farm café, a guided wagon tour, and a popular shop selling incredible local products.
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What I love most about Kahuku Farms is that it truly feels like a hidden oasis—a peaceful retreat from the busy beaches and North Shore traffic.
From the delicious food and informative farm tour to the welcoming, family-run atmosphere, it’s the kind of place I would confidently recommend to anyone visiting Oahu.
And that’s why it easily makes my list of the best things to do on Oahu.
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Kahuku Farms first crossed my radar shortly after we moved to Oahu when I tried one of their lilikoi products at the House of Mana Up – my favorite store in the Royal Hawaiian Center for discovering Hawaiian-owned small businesses (if you haven’t visited this store, be sure to check it out!).
Since then, I’ve tried a few of their other products at local stores but I’d always wanted to visit the farm and experience the farm tour. So, this past weekend, we finally made it happen.
But before I get to the farm tour…
What Can You Do at Kahuku Farms?
The cafe is probably the main draw at Kahuku Farms, followed by the Farm Tour.
But the open-air café is also surrounded by a large grassy area with picnic tables and yard games where kids can run around. (For example, if they’ve been cooped up in the car while driving the North Shore all day!)
You can also wander through some of the farm’s gardens on your own, checking out the different crops growing right outside the café.
Guests are invited to spread out a picnic blanket, slow down, and spend some time enjoying Hawaii’s natural beauty. You could easily spend an entire afternoon there!
Now, let’s talk about the Farm Tour!
The Farm Tour Experience
We booked the 11:15am Kahuku Farms Wagon Tour and it turned out to be one of the most interesting and unique experiences we’ve had on Oahu.
Our guide, Judah, began the tour with a warm welcome and a brief introduction to the farm’s history. Then, we boarded the tractor-towed wagon to explore the farm.
The tour winds through working fields and, as we drove, Judah explained how different crops are grown and harvested.
Our first stop was the lush apple banana grove where it was easy to spot these unique bananas growing on the trees.
Smaller than traditional bananas, apple bananas are a popular crop in Hawaii and have a sweeter and tangier taste than other bananas. I’ve grown to love them since moving to Hawaii so the opportunity to see them growing was a treat!
And then, of course, Judah passed around samples and topped them with the farm’s hot fudge sauce (perfection!).
As we continued the tour, Judah explained the challenges of farming in Hawaii, from pests to changes in climate, and how Kahuku Farms is working toward more organic and sustainable farming practices.
Next, we passed through fields growing eggplant, taro, and papaya before stopping to sample some papaya fresh from the tree.
Tasting Cacao from the tree
Next up, one of my favorite parts of the tour – chocolate!
Not only did we get to see cacao growing on the trees, we got to sample it straight from the tree! I’ve never tasted cacao straight from the pod before or given much thought to what it looks like on the tree.
The pods are football-like in shape and grow directly on the trunks. When they turn yellow, they’re ripe and ready to harvest.
Judah pulled a yellow pod from a tree, smashed it open, and invited us to taste the white, pulpy flesh surrounding the cacao bean.
And while it looked pretty gross, it was actually quite tasty with a sweet, tangy flavor similar to lychee.
It was fascinating to learn how cacao transforms from a gooey seed into chocolate.
The tour ended with yet another sampling of more fruits and other products made on the farm (there was plenty of food to try on the tour!). The whole experience gave me a new appreciation for what goes into growing the food we eat.
If you’re interested in Hawaiian agriculture, and farm-to-table food, or just want to experience something different on Oahu, I highly recommend this tour.
You can book the 90-minute tour directly on their website: Book the Farm Tour. Tours are offered Thursday-Monday throughout the year and start at 11:15am and 1:00pm.
Tip: When they offer you mosquito repellant at the beginning of the tour, take it! We did use it but apparently not well enough as we both got bit by a few while in the banana grove.
Lunch at the Café – Farm-to-Table Done Right
After the tour, we headed straight for the cafe to sample some of the farm’s best products.
One of the biggest reasons I wanted to visit Kahuku Farms was for their farm café, which is known for using produce grown right on-site. I’ve eaten at a lot of farm-to-table restaurants, but there’s something different about eating a meal literally surrounded by the farm where your food was grown.
We started with the Farm Grown Acai Bowl, and let me just say—it’s unlike any other acai bowl on Oahu. Kahuku Farms is the only farm in Hawaii growing acai berries locally, which means this bowl is made with Hawaiian-grown acai, not frozen imported pulp like most places use.
It was topped with lilikoi butter, apple banana slices, and mac-nut crumble. The lilikoi butter drizzle really put it over the top—so good!
For lunch, we split a few dishes, starting with the Farm Pizza with fresh tomatoes and eggplant from the farm. The crust was light and crispy, and you could taste the difference in the homegrown ingredients.
We also tried the Chicken Panini, which was packed with roasted eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, all grilled to perfection.
Everything was incredibly fresh, and I love that the café finds a way to use every part of their farm’s produce, reducing food waste while making delicious meals.
If you love healthy, fresh, and locally sourced food, Kahuku Farms Café is a must-visit when you’re in the area.
Take Home a Taste of the Farm – Local Products You’ll Love
Before we left, we stopped by the farm shop. I couldn’t resist picking up a few things to bring home. They have a fantastic selection of locally made products, many of which use ingredients grown right here on the farm.
Here are just a few of the items we bought to take home:
- Lilikoi Butter & Lilikoi Syrup – Sweet, tart, and perfect for toast, pancakes, or even cocktails.
- Cacao Nibs – A great topping for smoothies, yogurt, or baked goods. Plus, it’s a superfood!
- Hot Fudge Sauce – Made with farm-grown cacao. Rich, creamy, and delicious on ice cream (take my word for it!).
- Vanilla Syrup – A fragrant, naturally sweet addition to coffee or desserts (we’ve been loving this in our coffee!).
- Honey Mango Body Butter – Infused with botanical ingredients from the farm, this rich cream smells like Hawaii in a jar. It’s divine.
If you can’t make it to Kahuku Farms in person, you can still order all of these products online on their website to support this local, family-run business.
Tip: Another great way to support Hawaii’s agriculture industry is with a visit to a local farmers’ market like the weekly KCC Farmers’ Market.
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Why You Should Visit Kahuku Farms
As Oahu residents, we’ve visited a lot of North Shore spots, but Kahuku Farms really stands out as one of the most authentic and memorable places we’ve been.
Between the incredible food, the educational hands-on farm tour, and the relaxing, welcoming atmosphere, this is a must-visit destination on the North Shore.
Whether you’re craving a one-of-a-kind acai bowl, interested in learning about local farming, or just want to spend a peaceful afternoon surrounded by nature, Kahuku Farms is worth the stop.
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So if you’re heading to the North Shore, be sure to allow enough time to add Kahuku Farms to your itinerary—you won’t regret it. Even if you don’t have time for the tour, everyone has time for an acai bowl, right?
Kahuku Farms is a true local gem on Oahu, and we will definitely be back. (And not just because we’re almost out of hot fudge sauce already.😄)
