Our Grand Opening: A Cozy Celebration of Chai

We opened Chai Kona quietly.

Not because we weren’t excited — but because we wanted time to get it right. Time to learn your favorite orders, settle into the rhythm of the space, and make sure every cup felt like an invitation to slow down.

Now, we’re ready to celebrate properly.

Join us for our Official Grand Opening Weekend, January 30–31, a cozy, welcoming moment to gather, sip chai, and enjoy the warmth of community.

Throughout the weekend, we’ll be offering complimentary chai tastings, a few special opening-weekend touches, and simple moments designed to help you pause and linger. Saturday will feature a Community Day, with henna and creative energy woven into the day — a nod to the cultural roots that inspire our chai.

Chai has always been more than a drink. It’s a ritual. A pause. A reason to sit a little longer and connect — with yourself or with others. That’s the spirit we’ve built Chai Kona around, and it’s the spirit we hope you feel when you walk through our doors.

Whether you stop in for a quick sip or spend time settling into the space, we’d love to welcome you.

Grand Opening Weekend January 30–31

Chai Kona • Downtown Hickory

Come celebrate with us — one cup at a time.

20 2nd St NW, Hickory