Overview

KAUAI Menlyn Maine stands out as a health food destination nestled in the heart of Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria. Located conveniently in Central Square on Amarand Avenue, this outlet brings the familiar KAUAI ethos of wholesome, nutrient-rich meals to a lively yet relaxed setting. While it lacks the bench seating available at the Menlyn Mall branch, its design leans toward efficient takeaway and delivery, catering well to busy professionals and health-conscious patrons on the move.

The menu highlights reflect KAUAI’s commitment to fresh, vibrant ingredients, with offerings such as wraps, the Steak and Avo Bowl, and the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl delivering robust flavors balanced with nutritional value. Particularly notable is the Peanut Butter Bomb Vegan, a creative plant-based option that appeals to those seeking indulgence without compromise. Their Sliced Avo Toast remains a simple yet satisfying choice, embodying the brand’s philosophy of clean, minimally processed foods.

Customer experiences here have been mixed but insightful. Some patrons, like Kristian Meijer, praise the consistency and attentiveness in order accuracy and delivery service, emphasizing the quality and care behind each meal. Others, including Rowan and Candace Pillay, have raised concerns about smoothie preparation—specifically the nut milk smoothie’s texture and portion size. However, it is commendable that management responded to feedback, improving product quality and restoring customer confidence.

The staff come across as friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the welcoming atmosphere despite the limited seating. This location seems ideal for those who value nutritious, flavorful meals in a quick-service format, especially office workers, health enthusiasts, and anyone keen on convenient wellness food options.

In summary, KAUAI Menlyn Maine offers a solid representation of health-focused dining with a menu built around clean, fresh ingredients. While space may be modest, the food quality and customer service define its appeal. This outlet remains a valuable choice for Pretoria’s growing community seeking balanced meals without sacrificing taste or convenience.


Amenities & Services

Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy

What Customers Say

Rowan & Candace Pillay
Dec 11,2025
4/5
[Second experience] - A small nut milk smoothie is R85. At this price one would expect the smoothie to be made of lots of nuts, and nut milk. Thick and creamy...And I must say it normally is the case. Today, however it was like it contained majority ice. At the bottom of the cup was a few small ice blocks from the crushed ice. If I wanted a slush puppie I would go somewhere else. I want a tasty nut based smoothie. I hope this is not management's way to save costs again. I've updated my review to 1 star until this is improved. [First Experience] The kuaia nut milk smoothie tastes nice but... I buy this all the time at various kauais. This is the only shop that doesn't fill the cup. It's consistently less than full and noticeable. I was informed they do this based on instruction from management. Why? Edit: After this complaint this particular aspect has improved. Before it was consistently less than full. And since the complaint I've never received one like that again. so I can only assume that management sorted this out. Im upping my review now.
Kristian Meijer
Dec 11,2025
4/5
A genuinely nice Kauai. So far they’ve never gotten an order wrong, and the wraps and smoothies I order have been perfectly prepared and seriously good. They also deliver, and the delivery guys are friendly and efficient. Sad to see that others have had a bad experience, but I’ve had nothing to complain about. It just doesn’t have any bench seating inside like the one in Menlyn Mall, so this one is better suited for take-aways.
Ziyaad Galant
Dec 11,2025
5/5
Best Kauai. Great staff and amazing quality food. Thanks Gift for the nice customer service

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Sunday 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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