Chocolate with Soul. Flavor with Purpose.
Crafted from the roots of Central and South America and Eastern Africa, Makenu is small-batch chocolate made to be savored — rich in story, origin, and feeling.
Let each bite take you somewhere deeper.
FEATURED ORIGINS
Belize, Dominican Republic, Uganda
Belize
In the lush Toledo District, we work with Maya-centered farming communities who ferment their cacao using age-old techniques and sacred care.
Dominican Republic
A region where tradition meets innovation — farmers here cultivate cacao with deep fudgy character and bright fruit undertones. It's a core part of our single origin story.
Uganda
East Africa’s volcanic soil produces cacao with unexpected depth. Our partners here are reshaping local economies through regenerative farming and chocolate education.
The Makenu Café – A Space for Savoring.
Step into the world of Makenu in real life.
Our café is more than a chocolate bar — it’s a sensory hub for sipping, tasting, gathering, and dreaming.
Here, you’ll find thoughtfully crafted drinks, small bites, and a rotating menu that celebrates knowing where your food comes from — in all its heartful forms.
Where Flavor Meets Feeling.
Our chocolate is not just tasted — it’s felt.
Velvety darks with hints of fire and fruit.
Creamy clusters kissed by wild vanilla.
Unexpected pairings that linger like memory.
Every recipe is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and be transported.
For Shops, Cafés, and Curated Spaces.
Makenu partners with like-minded retailers and cafés who want to offer something more: origin-based chocolate with a story worth sharing.
Let’s bring soul to your shelves — together.
More Than Chocolate. A Journey.
Makenu begins at the source — with smallholder farms and heritage cacao, hand-harvested by growers who steward their land with wisdom and care. From traditional to regenerative practices to slow-roasted beans, every bar and bite honors its roots.
The name Makenu (pronounced Muh-Ken-ew) is a nod to that journey.
In Māori, it means trail, journey, or imperfection — reminding us that beauty lies in origin, and in honoring the stories that shape us.
We’re here to elevate everyday indulgence into something soulful — a ritual of savoring, connecting, and remembering what matters.
Gifts That Go Deeper.
Whether you're celebrating someone special or marking a quiet moment of your own, Makenu gifts wrap the spirit of cacao, story, and flavor in one unforgettable experience.
Corporate clients welcome — from thoughtful appreciation gifts to branded collections that feel personal, not promotional.
Crafted with Intention. Shared with Love.
We believe chocolate should build bridges — between cultures, generations, and moments.
That’s why we work directly with growers across Central and South America and Eastern Africa, pay fairly, and design every product with meaning.
Makenu is more than a treat. It’s a tribute.
From the Journal.
Thoughts on flavor. Stories from the field. New pairings, soulful recipes, and updates from our community of growers and makers.
Slow down with a read that stirs something.
