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Kauai Menu Prices South Africa (2026)
Quick answer: Kauai’s current Summer 2026 menu (launched September 2026) prices smoothies from R68, wraps from R80, breakfasts from R49, salads from R102 and coffees from R27. Most menu sites still show the old winter prices, so the tables below are taken from Kauai’s official September 2026 menu, the newest available. Download the official Kauai menu PDF here.
Kauai has been South Africa’s go-to healthy fast food spot since 1996, when it opened its first store in Cape Town and more or less invented the local smoothie habit. Today it runs more than 150 stores across the country, many of them inside Virgin Active gyms, and it is owned by Real Foods. The menu below covers everything: breakfast, toasties, wraps, salads, smoothies, juices, coffee, kids meals and the extras that bump your total at the till.
What’s new on the Kauai Summer 2026 menu
Kauai refreshed its menu for summer 2026 around late September, and this is where our page beats every other menu site: they are all still listing winter prices. New arrivals include the Avo Miso Mushroom Toast (R82), Choc Protein Pot (R69), Chipotle Protein Pot (R80), Spicy Tuna Avo toastie (R85), Cheddar Steak toastie (R115), Basil Steak Parm wrap and salad (R145), Coco Lime smoothie (R84/R94), Vanilla Blue smoothie (R86/R98), Ginger Press juice (R80/R92) and the Protein Coffee Slush (R69/R79). If a site quotes you a Cappuccino at R33 or a Floo Juice at R59, it is showing the old menu: current prices are R42 and R72.
Kauai breakfast menu prices
Breakfast is served all day. The cheapest way in is the Almond Porridge Pot at R49; the priciest is the Protein Breakfast Wrap at R122.
| Breakfast item | Price |
|---|---|
| Almond Porridge Pot | R49 |
| Power Oats | R62 |
| NEW Choc Protein Pot (GF) | R69 |
| Breakfast Bowl (GF) | R72 |
| Poached / Scrambled Eggs & Toast | R79 |
| NEW Chipotle Protein Pot (LC, GF) | R80 |
| NEW Avo Miso Mushroom Toast (V, LC) | R82 |
| Protein Pocket Wrap | R82 |
| Sliced Avo, Poached Eggs & Toast | R86 |
| Sunrise Unwrapped (GF) | R92 |
| Sunrise Wrap | R102 |
| Breaki Burrito | R119 |
| Protein Breakfast Wrap | R122 |
Key: V = vegetarian, GF = gluten-free, LC = low-carb (under 30g carbs). Allergen note from Kauai: stores share equipment, so they cannot guarantee anything is fully allergen-free.
Kauai sourdough toasties prices
| Toastie | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheesy Sundried Tomato | R75 |
| NEW Spicy Tuna Avo | R85 |
| Avo Chicken Deluxe | R110 |
| NEW Cheddar Steak | R115 |
Kauai warm meals prices
| Warm meal | Price |
|---|---|
| Protein Plate (GF) | R120 |
| Teriyaki Mushroom Poke Bowl (V) | R125 |
| Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowl | R132 |
Kauai wraps menu and prices
Wraps are Kauai’s signature, and the range runs from the R80 Salsa Quesadilla to the R145 Basil Steak Parm and Prince. Add avo for R16 or chicken for R32 on the quesadillas.
| Wrap | Price |
|---|---|
| Salsa Quesadilla (add avo +R16, add chicken +R32) | R80 |
| Chicken Feta Crunch | R92 |
| Avo Falafel (V) | R98 |
| BBQ Chicken | R104 |
| Cajun Chicken Quesadilla | R104 |
| Mexi Beef Burrito | R118 |
| Teriyaki Chicken | R118 |
| Spicy Burrito | R130 |
| Princess | R130 |
| Hot Honey Chicken | R132 |
| Steak & Avo Quesadilla | R140 |
| NEW Basil Steak Parm | R145 |
| Prince | R145 |
Kauai salad bowls prices
| Salad bowl | Price |
|---|---|
| Avo Falafel Salad (V, GF) | R102 |
| Superfood Salad (V, LC, GF) | R108 |
| Smoky BBQ Chicken Salad (LC) | R128 |
| NEW Basil Steak Parm Salad (LC) | R145 |
Make it your own: customisation costs
One thing the menu sites never list is what the till extras cost. Swapping to a low-carb or gluten-free wrap adds R14, adding chicken or falafel adds R32, and upgrading chicken to steak adds R12. Smoothie boosters run R10 for collagen or creatine, R20 for plant protein and R25 for whey protein. These small adds are how a R92 wrap quietly becomes a R124 one.
Kauai smoothies prices (350ml / 500ml)
Stepping up from 350ml to 500ml costs R10 on every smoothie. The cheapest classic is the Strawberry Stinger at R68/R78.
| Smoothie | 350ml | 500ml |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Stinger | R68 | R78 |
| C-Breeze (V) | R69 | R79 |
| Peanut Butter Berry (V) | R70 | R80 |
| Peanut Butter Bliss | R75 | R85 |
| Berry Dairy | R75 | R85 |
| Gem | R78 | R88 |
| Tropical Bliss | R78 | R88 |
| NEW Coco Lime | R84 | R94 |
Kauai protein smoothies prices
| Protein smoothie | 350ml | 500ml |
|---|---|---|
| Salted Caramel | R88 | R103 |
| Plant PB Bomb (V) | R92 | R107 |
| Mocha Protein | R92 | R107 |
| Strawberry Glo (V) | R92 | R107 |
| Peanut Butter Bomb | R92 | R107 |
Kauai superfood smoothies prices
| Superfood smoothie | 350ml | 500ml |
|---|---|---|
| All The Greens (V) | R71 | R83 |
| Citrus Glo | R82 | R94 |
| NEW Vanilla Blue | R86 | R98 |
| Brain Boost | R86 | R98 |
| Nut Milk (V) | R88 | R100 |
Kauai raw juices prices (350ml / 500ml)
| Raw juice | 350ml | 500ml |
|---|---|---|
| Helper (V) | R68 | R80 |
| Floo Juice (V) | R72 | R84 |
| Daily Greens (V) | R74 | R86 |
| Lemon Cucumber Cooler (V) | R76 | R88 |
| NEW Ginger Press | R80 | R92 |
| Ginger Shot (25ml / 50ml) (V) | R32 | R60 |
| Floo Shot (50ml) | R40 | – |
| Probiotic Shot (50ml) (V) | R32 | – |
Kauai recovery range prices
The gym crowd’s section: creatine and protein recovery drinks, including the R26 Tropical Electrolyf, the cheapest drinkable item on the menu.
| Recovery drink | 350ml | 500ml |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Electrolyf (V) | R26 | – |
| Creatine Tropical Electrolyf (V) | R36 | – |
| NEW Creatine Kick | R85 | R100 |
| The Ultimate Recovery (V) | R85 | R100 |
| Ultimate Protein | R99 | R114 |
Kauai coffee and hot drinks prices
Kauai’s coffee holds up against the dedicated chains, and milk alternatives are free, which is rare. A short cappuccino is R42. For how that compares, see our cheapest coffee in South Africa guide and the Vida e Caffè menu prices.
| Coffee / hot drink | Short | Tall | Grande |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | R27 | R31 | – |
| Cortado | R39 | – | – |
| Americano | R37 | R41 | R45 |
| Cappuccino | R42 | R47 | R52 |
| Red Cappuccino | R42 | R47 | – |
| Hot Chocolate | R42 | R47 | – |
| Mocha | R42 | – | – |
| Floo Fighter | R42 | – | – |
| Caffé Latte | R43 | R48 | R53 |
| Chai Latte | R43 | R48 | – |
| Flat White | R43 | – | – |
| Matcha Mint Latte | R46 | R51 | – |
| Iced Americano | R46 | R51 | – |
| Iced Cappuccino | R49 | R54 | – |
| Iced Matcha Latte | R49 | R54 | – |
| NEW Protein Coffee Slush | R69 | R79 | – |
| Fresh Mint & Ginger Tea | R30 | – | – |
Kauai kids menu prices
Something the ranking menu sites skip entirely: Kauai has a proper kids menu, with 250ml smoothies at R60 across five flavours (Stinger, Bliss, Gem, PB Berry, C-Breeze).
| Kids item | Price |
|---|---|
| PB Banana Toast | R45 |
| PB Banana Pot (GF) | R59 |
| Little Scrambled Eggs on Toast | R60 |
| 250ml smoothie (5 flavours) | R60 |
| Cheesy Egg Wrap | R66 |
| Cheesy Chicken Wrap | R83 |
| Cheesy Chicken & Corn Wrap | R89 |
| Little Princess Wrap | R96 |
Kauai prices: in-store vs delivery
Ordering Kauai on Mr D or Uber Eats costs roughly 8 to 16% more than the in-store menu, typically 10 to 14%. Examples from live delivery listings: the Choc Protein Pot goes from R69 in store to R80 delivered, the Basil Steak Parm from R145 to R160, and the Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowl from R132 to R151. Delivery menus also carry a couple of extras not on the official menu, like Biltong Snap Sticks (R64) and sparkling water (R36). Our delivery markup comparison shows the same pattern across other chains.
Kauai menu PDF download
Yes, Kauai publishes its menu as a PDF. Download the official Kauai Summer 2026 menu PDF here. Skip any PDF dated June 2026 or earlier: those show the winter menu with old prices. And ignore the prices on Kauai’s Australian site if you land there by accident; they are in Australian dollars.
Find a Kauai near you
Kauai has more than 150 stores in South Africa, with the heaviest coverage in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria and Durban. Many sit inside Virgin Active gyms, which is handy if you train there. Use the official store locator at locations.kauai.co.za to find your nearest one. If healthy takeaway is the mission, Woolworths Now Now is the closest alternative for clean eating on delivery.
Is Kauai healthy?
Mostly, yes, with one honest caveat. Kauai uses no added sugar or preservatives in its food, free-range chicken and eggs, and GMO-free grass-fed whey in its protein smoothies. But the smoothies still get their sweetness from honey and dates, so a 500ml Peanut Butter Bliss is an energy-dense drink, not a diet one. The LC (low-carb) and GF icons on the menu are the reliable guide if you are eating to a plan. Vegetarians are well covered: V-marked options run across wraps, salads, smoothies and juices. Kauai is also listed as halaal-certified nationwide.
FAQs
What are Kauai’s prices in South Africa in 2026?
On the current Summer 2026 menu: smoothies R68 to R107, wraps R80 to R145, breakfasts R49 to R122, salads R102 to R145, raw juices R68 to R92, and coffees R27 to R79.
What is the cheapest item at Kauai?
The Tropical Electrolyf recovery drink at R26, followed by the espresso at R27 and fresh mint & ginger tea at R30.
Does Kauai have a breakfast menu?
Yes, and it is served all day: 13 items from the R49 Almond Porridge Pot to the R122 Protein Breakfast Wrap, including the new summer additions like the Choc Protein Pot (R69) and Avo Miso Mushroom Toast (R82).
Where can I download the Kauai menu PDF?
From Kauai’s official site: the Summer 2026 PDF is at kauai.co.za (September 2026 edition). Avoid older PDFs; they carry winter 2026 prices.
Is Kauai halaal?
Kauai is listed as halaal-certified nationwide. As with any chain, certification can vary by supplier over time, so check in store if it matters to you.
Does Kauai deliver?
Yes, via Mr D and Uber Eats. Expect to pay about 8 to 16% more than in-store prices.
How many Kauai stores are there in South Africa?
More than 150, with the most in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria and Durban. Use the store locator at locations.kauai.co.za.
Who owns Kauai?
Real Foods has owned Kauai outright since 2015. Kauai was founded in Cape Town in 1996.
Sources
- Kauai official Summer 2026 menu (PDF): all in-store prices
- Kauai store locator: locations
- Mr D and Uber Eats Kauai listings (October 2026): delivery prices and markup
Prices checked 24 October 2026 against Kauai’s official September 2026 menu. Prices vary slightly by store and region; delivery app prices run higher. Report a wrong price in the comments and we will fix it.