Donkey Balls

South Kona Coast


When it comes to sweets, we love Donkey Balls – and we promise it's not just for the saucy name, but for the excellent quality and diverse varieties of these beefy chocolates. Sure, the pure version is amazing, but check out the Jitter Balls, coated in 100% Kona coffee, or the Blue Balls, which come in a layer of blue-colored white chocolate.

…OK, maybe we're a little enamored of the saucy names. The local factory store also contains a pretty excellent cafe if you need some espresso to go with your punny chocolates.


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