Coffee to enjoy. Bakes to savour. A space to slow down. 可以品尝咖啡。可以享用烘焙。可以停留的空间。
About us
KěrYǐ is born from our names, Ker and Yi. In Mandarin, it sounds like kě yǐ (可以), which means “can” or “doable.” This simple phrase sits at the core of what we do. It reflects our belief in showing up with passion, pursuing what we love, and turning challenges into milestones through grit and heart.
As an owner operated coffeehouse, we roast our coffee in small batches and find joy in sharing coffees that are balanced and approachable. We are also proud of our homely, comforting in-house bakes.
We put the same thought into the space itself. We wanted it to feel comfortable and easy to be in — a place for conversations, focused work, reading, or simply taking a breather. Nothing showy or complicated. Just a cozy, welcoming space built for people to feel at ease.
Approachability matters to us. Coffee can be complex, but enjoying it shouldn’t be. You do not need to know every detail to appreciate what’s in your cup. We are here to share, to guide when asked, and to offer a friendly experience every time you visit.
We look forward to welcoming you at 161 Lavender Street, and we hope KěrYǐ becomes a place you feel comfortable returning to.
Our approach
Coffee has opened doors and built meaningful relationships for KěrYǐ. These experiences have shaped our vision for the kind of coffee we want to share.
Our mission is to make specialty coffee approachable for the casual coffee lover.
From green selection to roast profiling, we seek balance while highlighting terroir and varietal traits through conscious decisions at every step. Our approach allows us to present coffees with a single profile, carefully developed to suit a wide range of brewing methods. This shifts the conversation away from roasting for specific brew methods, and toward simply expressing the coffee itself.
Join us
Welcoming you to our coffeehouse
daily from 8am to 5:30pm.
We are closed on Fridays.
See you!
