King Street Coffee in Leesburg, VA, is an independent coffee shop focused on brewing speciality grade one Arabica beans, sourced globally from premium regions, and roasted locally by Lone Oak Coffee Company in Winchester, VA. With a small front porch leading into the store, you’re greeted by an order table with baked goodies below and bags of coffee to the left.

The location has been a coffee shop for many years and from a previous life there are some wonderful old fashioned bins for coffee beans that make a great backdrop and help shape the mood of the place. Tables and chairs are all on the same level with the bar and there’s a lot of light streaming in through the windows.

On my first visit I had a mocha made with their house blend and decided to enjoy it at the shop so as to appreciate the quality artwork in my cup. The mocha was that rare combination of wonderful coffee aromatics, balanced chocolate and coffee flavors, and a complete lack of bitterness.

On my second visit, I ordered a cortado and a chocolate toffee pic – a mini tart. The cortado was concentrated, smooth, without a hint of bitterness, and came with some very nice artwork. The tart had a very nice buttery crust, with the filling driven by chocolate, and rounded out with some gentle toffee flavors. Just the right size as an afternoon pick-me-up with the cortado.

On another visit, I tried their affogato with two ristretto shots and a croissant which they heated for me. The combination made for a very nice afternoon boost. The vanilla gelato was creamy and a very good counterpoint to the ristretto shots – which worked their magic.

As a community service, over several other visits, I tested their cinnamon buns, chocolate chip cookies, and muffins. Locally sourced from two different bakeries, all had very similar characteristics – high quality ingredients, great textures, and clean flavors. As a guy with a big sweet tooth, I give all of them very good marks. For those with a gluten allergy, a separate case has some tasty looking options.

King Street Coffee is located in the historic district of the city, so a stroll with your coffee of choice before beginning your adventures is an easy task. In addition, they have some dedicated, paved, and relatively level parking, which is helpful for motorcycles. A small detail, but an important one for those maneuvering heavy cruisers at a walking pace. Good street parking is also available.

The baristas are very knowledgeable and approachable. All – young and old – seem to feel good being there. Combined with their excellent coffee, tasty baked goods, creamy gelato, and reasonable business hours, it’s easy to see why they always have a steady stream of customers walking through the door.

As my car and motorcycle reviews take me through Leesburg it’s safe to say I’ll be stopping by for a shot of high test go-go juice to keep in step with whatever motoring wonder I’m traveling on or in down the road.

King Street Coffee
110 S. King Street
Leesburg, VA 20175
571-439-0407
www.kingstreetcoffeeleesburg.com
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