(*edit*) Kai Coffee is no more. It was supposed to open in Grey St but never did
(*edit*) The owners of what was Kai Coffee are back at “agape”, 4 Grey street. Go check it out.
If you enjoy a freshly made cappacinno or “flat-white” coffee while you shop for your home furniture and decor or tiles, carpets, decking and flooring, one-stop shop style, then you should definitely visit Absolute Home Decor, in the Knysna Industrial area, on the corner of Vigilence & Waenhoud Rd.
Kai coffee shop is run by the owners of Inside Living, who are German-imported kitchen suppliers, found under the same roof as the Absolute Home Decor showroom. Choose their warm leather sofa or outdoor tables and benches by a water feature and large ferns, to sip your ordered chai tea or quality strong coffee and nibble on a freshly baked gourmet muffin or sandwhich and please try their absolutely delicious carrot cake topped with fruit and large seeds. And they are also famous for a so-called chocolate brownie, which in my baking opinion is more like a chocolate meringue brownie, which slowly melts in your mouth… different but gets both thumbs right perking up.
Lately the sun has been inviting for late morning and early afternoon tea & coffee breaks, you can certainly enjoy these & service at Kai and attain your quotes for your home interiors too – perfect combination to make your sometimes agonizing home specification a more laid-back experience, a very good idea and something new to the Knysna retail scene.
Kai Coffee shop has used the retail market to their advantage and once you have tried and tested their way of life you will certainly be back for more.


I will make a point of coming back to this blog when next comming down to Knysna – they all sound good.
I have visited Kai often and its fast becoming a home from home. You must try the carrot cake, and if you’re not up for a little sweet tooth then their health roles are delicious.
The gourmet health rolls are scrumptious indeed, I have enjoyed every visit to Kai so far – such good coffee and an overall calm atmosphere… I also love the large ferns and bamboo, very calming place to visit indeed.
They do make good food and good coffee…the only crit I have is that they could have even better coffee! Was recently in Cape Town and tried a coffee called Tomeucci…its italian and finally available in Cape Town! Its mind blowing!!! If your interested, check the site out: http://www.tomeucci.co.za
Thank you to all who supported us in the industrial area, however we are now closed and will be moving to a new location in town – we look forward to seeing you at the new premises.
Thanks, Kai Coffee
Kai Coffee is no more. I thought they were going to be opening again in the development where the new Rex Hotel is. Must have decided agaiinst it.
Hi, just a quick note.
Agape, a decor and gift shop will be opening on Grey Street beside the Rex hotel.
They are having a small coffee bar with all the yummies that Kai had on offer in the past.
May end up a bit touristy being close to the waterfront, but could be worth a look.
The owners of what was Kai Coffee are back at “agape”, 4 Grey street. Go check it out.
Didn’t work out. Agape is just a decor and gift shop. No coffee.