There are places you return to not just for the coffee, but for how they make you feel. Kindred Road is one of those places.

Found on the corner of Queen Street and Karamu Road in Hastings, its expansive space is home to not only delicious Hawthorne coffee, but freshly made bagels and a considered selection of homewares to browse at your own pace.

Filled with natural light, Kindred Road feels warm and thoughtful — soft furnishings in rich caramel, natural textures, and a quiet sense of ease that invites you to slow down, even if just for a moment.

It’s where we gathered to celebrate the beginning of Loulou, but more than that, it’s somewhere we continue to come back to. A place that mirrors so much of what we’re drawn to — simplicity, warmth, and the beauty of considered spaces, with a subtle nod to nostalgia.

Our Rose Tank in Caramel feels right at home here, blending effortlessly into the tones of the space — an easy, morning moment worth capturing.

A coffee, a seat in the sun, a browse of small treasures for home, and a little space to pause. If you find yourself in Hastings, it’s worth a visit.

Brooke x