UauCacau
A vibrant chocolate shop crafting over 40 unique flavors using local Madeiran ingredients, offering a delightful and affordable sweet escape.
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UauCacau
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A vibrant chocolate shop crafting over 40 unique flavors using local Madeiran ingredients, offering a delightful and affordable sweet escape.
Visit for Ice Cream & More
Stop by UauCacau after dinner for their superb ice cream, chocolates, and cakes.
Explore Unique Flavors
Try innovative flavors like poncha-infused truffles or salted caramel.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Chocolate Shop
Price
$
Phone
+351 291 644 620
Address
R. Q.Baixo 11, São Martinho, 9000-068 Funchal, Portugal
Website
uaucacau.com/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Artisan Chocolate Creations
Indulge in over 40 unique, colorful chocolate flavors crafted with local Madeiran ingredients like pitanga and Madeira wine.
Affordable Sweet Treats
Enjoy an espresso paired with a mini chocolate for just €1, offering exceptional value and a delightful quick indulgence.
Unique Local Flavors
Experience chocolates infused with island specialties such as poncha, banana, mango, and passion fruit.
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Visit for Ice Cream & More
Stop by UauCacau after dinner for their superb ice cream, chocolates, and cakes.
Explore Unique Flavors
Try innovative flavors like poncha-infused truffles or salted caramel.
Great Value Chocolates
Chocolates are high value for money; ask staff for recommendations.
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from all over the internet
Visit for Ice Cream & More
Stop by UauCacau after dinner for their superb ice cream, chocolates, and cakes.
Explore Unique Flavors
Try innovative flavors like poncha-infused truffles or salted caramel.
Great Value Chocolates
Chocolates are high value for money; ask staff for recommendations.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
UauCacau is celebrated for its exceptionally high-quality and creative artisan chocolates, featuring unique local flavors that delight customers. While many praise the extensive variety and excellent value, some find the chocolates overwhelmingly sweet. The friendly staff and pleasant ambiance contribute to a positive experience, though the coffee has received mixed reviews.
"WOW caucau... That's how you pronounce it and that is how you feel after a visit.
Don't miss out on a visit to one of their shops in Funchal.
Only issue, they only exist in Funchal 😥
Delicious chocolates, bonbons with even more delicious fillings.
A most when in Funchal!!!!!!"
Paulo Jorge Gonçalves Pires
"I’m reviewing the chocolate itself, not the place. The location looks cool and has a chill vibe, but unfortunately, the chocolates were a big letdown. They are overwhelmingly sweet, to the point of being nearly inedible—like biting into pure sugar.
Perhaps this level of sweetness is common in Madeira, but it’s worth noting that consuming something this sugary isn’t great for health and could contribute to issues like diabetes.
To whoever makes these chocolates: please consider balancing the flavors by keeping the outer chocolate darker and less sweet, with the sweetness concentrated in the filling. In your current recipe, both the outer chocolate and the filling are excessively sweet, which overwhelms the palate."
C. K. (travelck)
"They have lots of fabulous flavours in this chocolate shop. The chocolate itself is good. Some of the fruity flavours seem to be done with a jelly-like filling rather than a ganache, which has a different texture, but can probably carry more of that flavour."
Robin Cuthbertson
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Frequently Asked Questions
They are artisanally made with over 40 unique flavors incorporating local Madeiran ingredients like pitanga, Madeira wine, and passion fruit.
Some reviewers find the chocolates, especially the fruity ones, to be quite sweet, while others expect this and enjoy the intensity of the flavors.
The coffee, often made with Nespresso capsules, has received mixed reviews, with some finding it average and disappointing.
Yes, they offer an espresso with a mini chocolate for just €1, making it a very affordable and quick indulgence.
Return customers favor flavors like rose and black pepper, pistachio with caramel and salt, and dark chocolate with ginger. Passion fruit is also highly recommended.
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