Our Story

We’re Kakaw — a small chocolate café in the heart of Kendal, and an online shop for anyone who loves proper hot chocolate.

It all started in 2021, with one simple idea: to make real, rich drinking chocolate the way it should be. No powders, no shortcuts — just melted chocolate buttons, stirred into hot milk (or oat, almond, coconut — we’ve got you).
You’ll find us tucked inside Elephant Yard, where locals know us for one thing: seriously good hot chocolate. Thick, smooth, and made to slow down with — the kind of cup that warms hands and hearts alike. We keep our menu small on purpose, so every drink we serve gets the attention it deserves.We offer a full range of chocolate intensities — from creamy 28% white to deep, dark 100% — each one crafted with care and made to order.

And if you can’t make it to Kendal, no worries — Kakaw.co.uk brings our chocolate to your door. We sell ethically sourced, single-origin chocolate and simple tools to make your perfect cup at home. Everything’s packed by hand using planet-friendly materials.

We believe chocolate should be real, comforting, and never rushed. We make it for people who take their time — and for moments that deserve it.

“Our goal is simple:

To bring real chocolate back to the cup — and back to people.
We want to shift the focus from sugary shortcuts to something slower, richer, and more meaningful.
Chocolate that’s made with care, enjoyed with intention, and rooted in connection — to growers, to the planet, and to yourself.
One cup at a time, we’re here to make that experience part of everyday life.”