KIWA Teahouse Coffee shop

KIWA Teahouse Coffee shop

2235 Frankfort Ave Suite #104, Louisville, KY

★★★★★4.9(210 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Kiwa Teahouse strikes that rare balance of being equally perfect for a focused work session and a leisurely afternoon—reviewers rave about the calm, uncluttered aesthetic with soaring ceilings that somehow feels both energizing and meditative. Beyond solid coffee, they've earned serious devotion for their matcha program (try the affogato) and creative sandwiches like bulgogi soy sauce beef, all served in a space so thoughtfully designed that the pottery and minimalist decor become part of the draw. It's the kind of place where you can see yourself returning again and again, whether you're studying, meeting friends, or just wanting to disappear into a good book.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.

MeetingsSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksLaptop friendlyLight foodMatcha & teaSlow sitFamily friendlySignature drinks

Google Reviews

M EK
★★★★★3 months ago

Kiwa Teahouse is such a gem. It’s my go-to place for studying and coffee. The space is clean, cozy, and comfortable, with a calm vibe that makes it easy to focus. The food is fresh and healthy (their salads are amazing), and the staff is very friendly. The owner is always…

Lid
★★★★★3 months ago

Very good place to get tea. The cafe feels very cozy. I can see myself enjoying reading a book at this place in the future. Also the pottery in this building is so beautiful. I was so drawn in looking at the pottery. Got the ceremonial grade matcha. I've been drinking matcha for…

Quyen H.
★★★★★9 months ago

I was so glad that I found Kiwa when visiting Louisville. What I loved about Kiwa was the high ceiling, simple decoration and aesthetic/relaxing vibe. I made my own matcha drinks every morning using matcha sourced from Japan, so I do have a high expectation when it comes to…

DaBoch
★★★★★a year ago

KIWA had a very friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The Bulgogi Soysauce Beef Sandwich and Spicy Shrimp Sandwich were amazing. The Matcha latte was delicious. And the Matcha Affogato was a lovely sweet treat. The employee there was very welcoming. We really enjoyed our…

Francesca Huggins
★★★★★a year ago

We booked a private baby shower here as we aren’t the type to want to play a bunch of games, and wanted a relaxing time. The light refreshments and sandwiches we got were surprisingly a lot of food! It was all BEAUTIFUL, DELICIOUS, and so thoughtfully done. Soo Young took…

Crema Reviews

No Crema reviews yet

Been here? Be the first to leave a review in the app.

Write a review on iOS