Upcoming Southtown coffee spot will have brews, booze and books
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Sneak peek of the new space. Photos: Courtesy of Mike Rust
King William Coffee House plans to open by the end of the month, bringing a new caffeine stop to the historic district in Southtown.
The latest: Co-owners Mike Rust and Mark Hurley plan to open the coffee shop, at 951 S. Alamo St., the last week of October, Rust tells Axios.
- King William will serve classic coffee shop drinks — lattes, teas and matcha — and offer a few boozy options in the evening, like beer, wine, espresso martinis and carajillos.
- Its custom Guatemalan roast is from a startup called Gradient Coffee.
- It will offer free parking.
What they're saying: "I really love the flavor of our roast. It was roasted especially for us, to our taste," Rust says.
Flashback: Rust shared documents with Axios showing the home was originally on Rosillo Street, on the West Side, before being moved to its current location in 1998.
What's next: The owners plan to add a bookstore in a back area of the shop, though it won't be ready in time for the grand opening.