Kingship Brewing Co: Coffee & Kombucha — Restaurant in Williamsburg

We visited for the first time today and are completely understanding that this is a new place. I actually had to think about the question, "do you recommend?" because honestly, I would not go around recommending this as a must-try; however, my experience was not bad and I wouldn't tell anyone NOT to go here. I have high hopes that it will continue to get better and hope to come back in maybe 6 months and be able to give a better rating. As far as today's experience:

We decided to try this place out because we were in the area and had seen on FB yesterday that they had quiche and had previously seen that they had waffles, etc. so we thought we would try a local place with good coffee and some food.

We were greeted by a very friendly barista who made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is super relaxing, and I immediately felt that this would be a great place to come with friends to hang out or relax after some shopping. I loved the music!!

I asked about food offerings and was told the only food was the pastries in the case, but the barista did not know what kind they were. I asked about quiche because I had seen it on FB, so she went in the back to see if they had some, and sure enough, they did.

We ended up with 2 slices of quiche, a pastry, a latte, and a cup of hot coffee, which came to about $27. The quiche was so good but was served cold and would have been better warm (maybe personal preference), the pastry was delicious, the latte was pretty good, and the cup of coffee was served at room temperature. What really got me was that another customer came in after we ordered and sat down, and his drink was served prior to ours. The barista was super nice and I really don't mean to complain about her specifically; I just think some additional training is needed.

Although the pastry was very good, I'm having a hard time understanding how it was $5. Despite a room temperature cup of coffee, the flavor of the coffee itself was very good. We love supporting local businesses and love that this business is also supporting local businesses (quiche, pastries, etc) and we don't mind paying more for quality, local food, but to me - our visit today was not worth $27.

I know this is a new business but would like to suggest that in the future, maybe creamer besides International Delight could be available (something local to VA, maybe, if there is such a thing.) This is just a suggestion and not a complaint.

We really hope you guys do well and will be back in several months to give it...

One approaches a venue that operates successfully as both a serious coffee bar and a functioning brewery with a certain degree of caution. Historically, this bifurcation of focus often leads to one discipline suffering at the expense of the other. My visit to Kingship Brewing Co. in Williamsburg, however, proved to be a refreshing exception, demonstrating that meticulous dedication can indeed translate across different brewing arts. ​The setup alone signals intent. The espresso station, anchored by what I observed to be a well-maintained commercial machine (likely a La Marzocco Linea PB or similar), was paired with a high-end grinder, indicating a clear commitment to precision grinding and dose consistency. Crucially, the barista's workflow—the attention paid to puck preparation and rapid dial-in—was exemplary. There was a notable absence of wasteful motions, suggesting a well-oiled system.

​I opted for a straight espresso and a batch-brew filter coffee to gauge the breadth of their capability.

​The Espresso: The shot, pulled from a blend with a medium-light profile, exhibited a pleasing integration of sweetness and acidity. The mouthfeel was remarkably clean, possessing a gentle viscosity that carried the flavor without becoming oily or muddy. This clarity suggests high-quality water chemistry and a very clean machine environment—a testament to rigorous daily cleaning protocols, especially challenging in a busy location. The resultant profile was balanced, concluding with an almost caramel-like finish that wasn't reliant on over-roasting. ​ ​The Kombucha Element: While my primary focus was the coffee, the presence of the brewing element—the kombucha and beer side—was seamlessly integrated. The coffee area felt distinct yet not separate, and importantly, the rigorous standards required for microbial control in brewing seem to have elevated the overall hygiene and technical precision applied to the coffee service.

​Kingship Brewing Co. is not merely a coffee shop that happens to sell beer, nor a brewery with an ancillary coffee counter. It is a dual-purpose establishment that executes both disciplines at an exceptionally high standard. For those seeking technical excellence and a remarkably well-executed cup, this is a destination venue.

​Overall Rating: 5/5 – Technical execution and consistency are...

This was our first stop on a tour (found out when we got there it was supposed to be the last - see my review on Drink Williamsburg) of local breweries for our anniversary. We walked in and the bar tender told us we were about 3 hours early, but said she could still take care of us. I gotta tell you, I looked at the pictures from the review and where I was looked nothing like that. BUT, don't let the looks fool you. Great service, drinks were amazing, this was my favorite stop of the 3 listed on our tour. Would have never tried this as I have never been a big Kombucha fan (on the tour they pushed the Joker Brewery of Kombucha, not the King of Clubs coffee). These drinks are unique and definitely worth the try. If I was local, I can't say it would be a regular stop of mine, but definitely on occasion to change things up. While I was there, tried their bourbon coffee also. I am a huge fan of a little coffee with my sugar and creamer. They had no creamer (that I saw) so i did it black with some sugar and it was delicious. Great...