El Buen Cacao

Our chocolate is more than just chocolate. Sure we are not the only people to make chocolate, but we do craft our chocolate with care and awareness. And while there are a lot of shortcuts and ethical issues that are completely ignored we like to think we form part of the better side of the chocolate industry. We strive to make your experience at El Buen Cacao an educational one, and having the opportunity to do that is quite the highlight for us. Thank you to the amazing group of people that joined us yesterday. It is our pleasure! • Open weekdays 11 AM to 5 PM, and weekends 10 AM to 7 PM. . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinidyllwild #madeinhouse #chocolatetour #worldchocolatemasters #chocolatetasting #chocolaterevolution #revolution #educational #chocolatedoneright #onechocolateaday #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacinto #mountains #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqbEotbvqrl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you’re lucky enough Big Boss Sofia will let you in on all her favorites. We are open weekends 10 AM to 7 PM, but with the change in time (Daylight Savings) we’re still trying to catch up, so our new hours on weekdays will be from 11 AM to 5 PM, and weekends stay the same come rain or snow. If you’re trying to get a hold of us please leave us a message on our voicemail and we will get back to you ASAP. We are also reachable via email. Hours are posted and updated on our website. Thanks for your continued support, and for making El Buen Cacao your chocolate destination in Idyllwild. • Reach us 24/7 at [email protected] . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinhouse #madeinidyllwild #bigboss #girlboss #sofiathefirst #opendaily #openeveryday #chocolateaffair #hereforyou #destination #chocolatedestination #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacintomountains #idy #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_DNQFysf7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s snowing! If you’re chocolate’s too hot go out and get some snowflakes in it. Planning to visit Idyllwild? Check Caltrans for road conditions. We will be open normal business hours all weekend from 10 AM to 7 PM. It’s a Winter Wonderland 🥶 . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinhouse #madeinidyllwild #hotchocolate #housechocolate #hotchocolateweather #snowing #snowinthemountains #southerncalifornia #socalmountains #socal #snowmaggedon #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacintomountains #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpGFheEvRLo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sometimes we find the need to create lots of chocolate to escape the “cabin fever” moments during snowstorms. If you happen to be in town come check out our latest creations! • Open daily come rain or snow. Check out our website in the Contact tab for upcoming special hours. Also, please check out the CalTrans website for road conditions, drive safe and be prepared if you plan to travel. • Thank you for always stopping by when you’re in town. We appreciate your support of Idyllwild’s local economy. . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinhouse #madeinidyllwild #chocolatemakers #cabinfever snowstorm #snowmageddon #snow #winterwonderland #mountainlife #besafeeveryone #snowinthemountains #southerncalifornia #mountains #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacintomountains #idyllwild #california #ebc https://www.instagram.com/p/CpA9LZSvQEu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A hot chocolate done right. Using our 70% cacao we make our popular and signature House Chocolate, which is a hot chocolate without syrups or powders, and your choice of milk. All it takes is a couple simple ingredients for a good hot chocolate. Flakes of chocolate not included, but froth is! • Open 10 AM to 7 PM all weekend, and open normal business hours for President’s Day. See you at the shop! . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinhouse #madeinidyllwild #housechocolate #hotchocolate #70cacao #haciendajesusmaria #singleoriginchocolate #singleoriginhotcholate #mocha #chocolateflakes #presidentsdayweekend #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacinto #mountains #idyllwild #california #ebc https://www.instagram.com/p/Co0jtLOPDKi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Valentines’s Day from all of us at El Buen Cacao! Last day for strawberries in chocolate is today (no longer available à la carte), we have chocolate as per usual, chocolate gift sets available, create your own box of favorites à la carte style, first come first serve, open 10 AM to 5 PM please don’t push each other as there’s enough chocolate to go around for at least today 😂. See you soon! . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinidyllwild #madeinhouse #eatchocolatebehappy #happyvalentinesday #valentinesdaychocolate #chocolateislove #chocolateisking #minimalingredients #minimalchocolate #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacintomountains #southerncalifornia #mountainliving #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/CopkQTjrNuL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Chocolate is a great source of fiber, iron, magnesium, copper and manganese. Dark chocolate with minimal ingredients, that is. With that in mind, next time you’re in Idyllwild don’t forget to stock up for your daily dose at El Buen Cacao or order online at www.elbuencacao.co from the comfort of your home. • Open daily. Weekdays 10 to 5 and weekends 10 to 7. See you at the shop! . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinhouse #madeinidyllwild #nofilters #nofilterneeded #snow #snowplay #southerncalifornia #snowtime #snowstorm #snowseason #cacao #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacinto #mountains #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoD2B8lJuXX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Chocolate bringing friends together. @loudog805 broke out his chocolate mid flight and it struck a conversation with long time friend of ours Caelen. How awesome is that? What a way to start your flight. In other news, we got snow! Videos to follow as soon as we can get to the shop. • Open 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays come rain or snow. See you at the shop! . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinidyllwild #madeinhouse #housechocolate #goodchocolate #goodcacao #snowinthemountains #bringingfriendstogether #midflight #amazing #friendsreunion #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacintomountains #southerncalifornia #idyllwild #california #ebc https://www.instagram.com/p/CnhWNIVrCjj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Have you had our House Pumpkin Chocolate or our House Pumpkin Mocha? Well, it has quickly become a favorite due to all the quality ingredients used to make these drinks, so due to popular demand we will continue to have this drink til the end of the year, but that’s it! After the New Year it’s out, and in with the new. This is our way of thanking you for making us your favorite chocolate shop in California. Thank you, and your welcome. • Open daily. Weekdays 10 AM to 5 PM and weekends 10 AM to 7 PM. Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day regular hours. See you at the shop! . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinidyllwild #madeinhouse #mochas #chocolatedrinks #bestchocolateshop #favoritechocolate #chocolateshop #cleanchocolate #minimalingredients #minimalchocolate #twoingredients #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacintomountains #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmuAwq0pk5k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Merry Christmas! Wishing you all peace, prosperity, and happiness today and everyday. We are open today from 10 AM to 7 PM and closed tomorrow (12/25) for Christmas Day. Last minute chocolate gifts are available at the shop until closing. • 📸 by @charliejanestar . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #merrychristmas #merrychristmasyafilthyanimal #elves #christmaselves #peace #prosperity #happiness #joytotheworld #letthemeatcake #madeinhouse #madeinidyllwild #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #inthemountains #sanjacintomountains #idyllwild #california #ebc https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmj4S0nJO7l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Christmas is here thanks to our friends @chocolate_approach and @cassiberk! We are impressed by the work that goes on at the farm to create such great beans for two-ingredient chocolate makers like us. Thank you so much for making the trek up the mountains! We currently have 82% and 100% cacao made with these same Thai beans, but looking forward to more percentages in the near future. • Don’t forget to stock up on chocolate before you leave town! Wether it’s a box, or á la carte, chances are you’ll come back for more. We also ship all-year round for your convenience, so forgetting is no biggie. • Open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays, weekends 10 AM to 7 PM, and CLOSED on Christmas Day (12/25). . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinhouse #madeinidyllwild #thaibeans #thailand #chanthaburi #chaisuttifarm #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #eatdarkchocolate #christmasishere #holidays #sanjacinto #mountains #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZz3k2yrkE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Left to right: Gingerbread, Gianduja, PB & Honey, Peppermint. Wether it’s our seasonal chocolates, or our classic ones like PB & Honey you can’t go wrong with either one. Heck, you can even treat yourself to one of each. Chose our in-house boxes or our 12-piece Fancy Variety Boxes, and we’ll even throw in a little snow, if you’d like. • Open til 5 PM today, and open all weekend from 10 AM to 7 PM. . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinidyllwild #madeinhouse #chocolatebites #chocolatetruffles #chocolatebonbons #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #gianduja #peanutbutterandhoney #peppermint #holidays #tistheseason #upinthemountains #sanjacinto #mountains #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmP4ZxqPyRU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Join us this Saturday (12/03) for a Sweet Pop Up with our friends at @tanganawellnessus. Our friendship goes way back, but our like-minded passion for sourcing the best quality ingredients brought us together over a cup of amazing tea and chocolate bites. We want you to be a part of it through this Sweet Pop Up happening Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Hope to see you at El Buen Cacao! • Open daily. Stay tuned for more small business highlights throughout the coming days! . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinhouse #madeinidyllwild #semisweet #teatime #chocolatepairing #teaandchocolate #sweetpopup #sweet #sweetdeals #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusinesssaturday #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacintomountains #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cll1V-bp0qL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tis the season! Making chocolate is definitely a labor of love, from early mornings to late nights we enjoy every bit of it. We have survived this small town through fires, floods, road closures, pandemic and I’ll tell you what if we didn’t love what we we’re doing we would not be here, but most importantly if it weren’t for all our recurring customers that keep coming back we would also not be here, so we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making us your favorite spot in Idyllwild. • Open weekdays 10 AM to 5 PM and weekends 10 AM to 7 PM. Closed on Thanksgiving Day. • Check out our stories for chocolate and stuff. . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinhouse #madeinidyllwild #tistheseason #thankful #hotchocolates #pumpkinchocolate #earlymornings #latenights #smalltown #smalltownliving #smallbusinessowner #mountainlifestyle #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacintomountains #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMFHb-piEf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, so we can eat chocolate all day, laugh and enjoy family. Some well deserved time off, but we will be open the following days after on a daily basis. • Open 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 10 AM to 7 PM on weekends. • We are still hiring. If interested please send résumé to [email protected] with the subject line “resume” so we can easily access and follow up with interview. • 📸 by Sofia. (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClGzxalpUIn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Our new roast of our Tabasco, Mexico beans from Hacienda Jesús María. 70% cacao “almendra blanca”, or white bean. For comparison, we have our other bean varietal which is a blend from the same plantation. Notes of green grape right up front and a almond/nutty finish. • Open today til 5 PM, and open all weekend from 10 AM to 7 PM. . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinhouse #madeinidyllwild #tasting #chocolatetasting #chocolatesommelier #chocolatelife #chocolatelifestyle #chocolatemakers #almendra #blanca #criollo #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacintomountains #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1V9jKSnAn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Celebrating the first official snow dusting in the town itself vs. the peak. Open daily at El Buen Cacao. • Thank you @catacombo for the balloons! • Weekdays open from 10 AM to 5 PM. Weekends open from 10 AM to 7 PM. . . . . . . #elbuencacao #beantobar #chocolate #singleorigin #organic #ethicallysourced #sustainablygrown #cacao #darkchocolate #unapologeticallydark #madeinhouse #celebrate #firstsnow #snowdusting #inthemountains #balloons #celebratinglife #celebratechocolate #everysingleday #alldayeveryday #bestchocolate #eatchocolate #shopchocolate #drinkchocolate #craftchocolate #upinthemountains #sanjacintomountains #idyllwild #california #ebc (at El Buen Cacao) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckv7_k0P54h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=