A new coffee shop has opened giving locals and tourists another spot to enjoy high-quality coffee just off South Padre Island Drive in Loma Alta Plaza on Padre Island. Kilates Coffee officially opened its newest location in January. After seeing amazing responses to their original location at the Cabana Pantry, the company decided to open a bigger and brighter spot on the island. 

“We took the leap and opened our newest and biggest location on North Padre Island,” owner Kathya Reppart said. Kilates is more unique than the typical coffee shop. The shop not only roasts its beans in-house, but also focuses on creating crafted drinks alongside the typical espresso options. Customers can enjoy a latte, house-roasted blends, cold brews, matcha, and chai lattes along with pastries, cupcakes and cookies. 

The shop offers space for studying, meetings, and social gatherings for people to connect. Reppart said the inspiration for her coffee shop comes from her family history working with coffee. 

“Kilates was inspired by my grandmother and my family’s multigenerational roots in coffee. I grew up around coffee farms, witnessing firsthand the work, care and resilience that go into every harvest,” she said. After spending years in the corporate world, she felt drawn back to that background. 

“I felt called to return to that legacy and build something that honors where I come from while elevating coffee as a more intentional, luxury experience,” Reppart said. What sets Kilates apart is it focuses on different coffee options. 

“We focus on high-end, single-origin and exotic coffees like Gesha, Pink Bourbon, Typica and Papayo — coffees that are typically reserved for competitions or private collectors,” Reppart said. She added that the atmosphere is just as important as the product. 

“Our space is designed to feel elevated yet welcoming, blending luxury with a strong sense of community.” Kilates’ coffee is roasted in-house and comes directly from producers. “Our coffees are sourced from trusted farms, many of them women-led and family-owned throughout Central and South America,” Reppart said. “Sourcing is deeply personal to us. We prioritize traceability, quality and long-term relationships over volume.” 

“It has an amazing atmosphere and more options on the menu than the last location,” said customer Kylie Harlow. 

Reppart said Kilates wants to connect origin and community as their ongoing mission. 

“Our mission is to continue elevating specialty coffee while empowering the people behind it, especially women and small producers,” she said. “We want Kilates to serve as a bridge between origin and consumer while contributing to North Padre Island’s culture and tourism economy.”