New Coffee Shop Opens in Eugene, Oregon
Kingdom Koffee, a new café, has opened in South Eugene, Oregon. The shop serves classic espresso drinks, matcha, and chai. Its business model also incorporates a focus on positivity, offering “words of affirmation” to customers as part of its community-driven approach.
- The name "Kingdom Koffee" is a nod to the owner's last name, Kalashnikov. - In a tribute to her husband's Russian roots, owner Jessica Kalashnikov features house-made piroshki, savory filled hand pies, on the menu. - The coffee shop is situated at 2540 Willamette St., taking over the location of a former Off The Waffle, a local restaurant that closed its South Eugene branch. - The shop's coffee beans are sourced from Steele House, a Yuba City, California-based roaster with whom the owner has a personal relationship. - Owner Jessica Kalashnikov is also a local photographer and is embarking on her first coffee shop venture with the support of her family. - The opening of Kingdom Koffee coincides with the arrival of several other new coffee shops in the Eugene area, including planned cafes from Moss Culinary Studio and Palace Coffee Roasters. - The stated mission of the cafe is to provide a space where people can connect, create, and feel a sense of belonging.
