El Buen Cacao

Cute, doggy-friendly little store with -quality cacao and the absolute best hot chocolate in the region. The lady at the cashier is extremely friendly and eager to inform about every product. You can get a glimpse to the lab when they make the truffles and powders. It is a sublime experience!

Embarked on a fascinating field trip to a charming family-owned chocolate factory. The owners radiated warmth and passion, taking the time to share their story with genuine enthusiasm. The staff mirrored this friendliness, creating an inviting atmosphere. The experience was not just about chocolate; it was a delightful journey into a world where dedication and hospitality blended seamlessly.

Ordered the house chocolate and was so good we came back the next day! ❤ super friendly staff as well! Best hot chocolate we had on the west coast so far!

Will definitely visit if we ever are in the area!

Love 💕 Eric and his Cacao products to the extreme! ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER!❄ Everything is crafted from fresh beans 🫘 in their pods! All done in store.
If you are someone who did not like dark chocolate or raw Cacao like I was, I PROMISE you, you will love his drinks and chocolate 🍫!! OMG the figs are to die for!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!!!

Love the Murray’s and Sassy service dog 🐕‍🦺

Can't recommend this place enough. They fully process the chocolate themselves and create amazing end products. Great drinks, dark chocolates and very friendly owner and staff. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Idyllwild

Absolutely wonderful South American cacao beans made into the most wonderful and healthy chocolate! The owners were so friendly and helpful. They took the time to explain to us how true chocolate, derived from the cacao bean, really creates a traditional South American glorious chocolate experience!

BEST Mocha ever! This place is a must-see & taste... the owner is super friendly and loves his trade. The chocolate is just first class. A real gem nestled in the mountains.

Fantastic artisanal chocolate maker, incredible chocolate truffles, chocolate dipped fruit and fig & chocolate milkshakes topped by cacao nibs. Lovely little nook in Idyllwild village. And the nicest owners ever, feels like seeing family even though we only unfortunately make it in once a year when we travel in for a summer getaway. A must stop when in Idyllwild.

Is it good? OMG, I wouldn't think of going to Idyllwild, California without stopping in here.

70% plus cacao chocolate in everything they make. Truthfully never have had such a terrific chocolate shake.

Friend bragged about the Chocolate bar for an hour.

Oh yes, they have truffles too!

El Buen Cacao is a must stop Idyllwild destination! They offer fantastic bean to bar chocolate that they manufacture onsite. They make bars, truffles, fudge and drinks, with my favorite being the sipping chocolate. The owners are extremely passionate and friendly. The chocolate is delicious and I highly recommend stopping by!

A must stop location for our family! My girls love the chocolate shake. I really enjoy the fresh coffee and the chocolate treats are a must!

Easy 5 stars.

I got two small chocolates and a mocha and all 3 items were fantastic.

This homemade dark chocolate place is the best! It's family run and you can see where they make their own chocolate. They have milkshakes, truffles, bars, and more! They get their chocolate from several sources and they each have a distinct flavor difference. So good!! I recommend it for sure!

Everything about this family owned shop is amazing. Everything is made from scratch. It's off the beaten path a bit, but completely worth the trip. If you are in Idyllwild, California you HAVE to stop in and get some chocolate!

This was our first visit in Idyllwild and we went to this establishment and it was amazing! The service was amazing and very interesting in the process of cacao. Thank you so much for the lesson and amazing!!!

I love the hot chocolate & mocha so much! If you visit Idyllwild, this is a must-go place! You won't regret. Highly recommend!:D

Awesome drinks, great service, and friendly staff. I particularly loved the Craft Chocolate Shake and the Chococcino - both were really delicious and I would highly recommend them to anyone. What's more, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful - they took the time to explain the different types of drinks available and helped us find the perfect choice for our tastes. All in all, it was a great experience!

Had the hot chocolate and I can’t wait to go back and have it again! Very good. My wife enjoyed the staff who was serving and very passionate about chocolate. Great experience!

Eric and family are the BEST! We also met Bean and fell in love with her Brownies. We make it up to Idyllwild every few years and we always stop in to visit and imbibe in the best chocolate ever!

So very worth the walk to find this gem. People are really nice and products are tres gourmet. Mexican hot chocolate.... Need I say more?