A Message to Our Community

We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support from our customers—some of whom have been visiting our spaces for nearly a decade.

Community is at the heart of the KIN+ILK ethos and shapes the way we do business. With that in mind, we want to be transparent and share the reasons behind our recent price adjustments, for those who are interested.

Coffee Price Increase
The cost of coffee has risen sharply this year. To maintain a fair and sustainable partnership with Fernando Lima, we’ll be paying significantly more for Finca El Corozo. While cheaper alternatives are available, they would compromise both quality and our commitment to long-term, ethical sourcing.

Chocolate Price Increase
If you’ve tried our hot chocolate, you’ll know it’s far from a simple mix of cocoa powder and sugar. We use premium, sustainable chocolate, melted and blended with milk to create a rich, indulgent drink. The cost of this chocolate has nearly doubled over the past year. To add, it’s also a key ingredient in some of our cakes. 

Employment Costs
We’re proud to pay our fantastic team a fair wage. However, increases to the Living Wage and Employer National Insurance contributions have been among the most significant cost rises KIN+ILK has ever faced.

In addition to the points above, ongoing food inflation has resulted in significant cost increases over recent years. At KIN+ILK, we remain firmly committed to offering high-quality, sustainable products that our customers know and love — and we fully intend to continue doing so.

This message isn’t intended as a complaint, but rather as a gesture of transparency for those who are interested in understanding the context.

And don’t forget — you can still enjoy fantastic offers through our loyalty partner app, Embargo!Home