Atta and Kai
are not chasing land,
they’re bringing something with them.
Warmth. The beginnings of Attakai.
At the South Pole, food was hard to find. So Atta and his son Kai began to swim north.
FAQs
What is a Japanese-Style Café? (╭ರ_•́)
Japanese-style cafés like Attakai are tranquil, often minimalist spaces inspired by Tokyo cafes or traditional tea houses. We offer high-quality coffee and matcha with Japanese culinary influences, providing guests with a serene, “zen” atmosphere to have breakfast, a beverage, and a place to get away from the world for a little while.
Who Are Atta and Kai?
Atta and Kai are a dad and son duo of penguins who are the faces of Attakai. They are former iceberg residents who journeyed to the vibrant streets of Melbourne, where they now run a cozy Japanese café serving warm sandwiches, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for Melbourne residents. (•⬭•)♡
Where Can I Visit Attakai's Cafés?
Come visit us at Attakai Carlton (168-170 Bouverie Street, Carlton) for a relaxed full café experience with comfy indoor and outdoor seating, hearty Japanese-inspired sandōs, modern brunch dishes like tonkatsu, chashu, and wafu steak, plus our carefully made matcha drinks and specialty coffees, perfect for a proper sit-down meal or a slow hangout with friends. Or pop by Attakai Garden (260 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, inside Collins Arcade) for a quicker moment, ideal for grabbing a peaceful drink on the go or taking a quiet break in the middle of the city.
We’d love to welcome you! ( ⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝). ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁
What Does "Natural" Process Coffee Mean? ☕︎
The “process” section when buying your double espresso or pour over coffee is in reference to the method that has been used to remove the coffee seed (or the “bean”) from the fruit (the coffee cherry) after it is harvested, before it is dried and roasted. We at Attakai usually lean towards natural methods of coffee seed removal, meaning the entire coffee cherry is dried whole, with the bean inside, under the sun. This leads to a sweeter final taste with a heavier body, lower acidity, and often a “funky” fruity flavour. ☕︎
Can I Buy Attakai Products Online?
Not yet, but we’re working really hard to bring you a full selection of products and items that you can find at our café locations. Stay up-to-date with our site, and we’ll let you know once we are ready to show the Attakai line to the world!
What Does "Attakai" Even Mean?
Hi, it’s Atta here (with my son Kai)! The name “Attakai” is inspired by the Japanese word for “warm” (often written as あったかい or attakai in casual speech, from the more formal atatakai 暖かい/温かい). ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡
For us, it’s not just about temperature; it’s the feeling of coziness, kindness, good food, and welcoming hearts that we swam all the way from our cold iceberg to share with everyone in the city through our little Japanese cafés around Melbourne’s CBD. We’d love to provide you with some of that warmth when you visit! (•⬭•)♡
Can I Draw Fanart of Atta & Kai?
We absolutely love seeing people’s warmth and kindness towards our penguin friends. If you’ve drawn some penguins of your own, send it in to Atta & Kai through our contact page.
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