Vargtimmen King Koffee

If the cryptic name weren’t off-​putting enough…
Maybe this was the hip scene for boho high schoolers in 1997, but it looks like its business model has remained frozen in time ever since. In fact, it appears that NOTHING has really changed at Vargtimmen – not a croissant has moved in ten years, not a speck of dust has gotten wiped up.
I suppose prices a just right, and, really, the vibe here could be decent, even if the appearance if that of a run-​of-​the-​mill coffee shop.
But the two times I’ve answered the phone to see if the place really is open until midnight as claimed, I’ve gotten nothing more than a «Hello?». Me: «Is this Vargtimmen King Coffee?» «Yes.» «And you’re open?» «Yes.» «Until midnight.» «Yes.» While I’m pretty sure the place is run by a sweet septuagenarian and her middle-​aged son, they seem to let their long term friends (some of whom have the «pill rolling» gestures of people on anti-​psychosis medication) answer the phones.
They really are open until late – and usually completely empty the entire time. The drinks are acceptable (I’m not brave enough to risk the health code violations to try the food), and, aside from the lackadaisical nature by which this place is run, the staff seems to be friendly. Absolutely nothing has happened at King Coffee to hint that they are dishonest, yet the place still seems fundamentally sketchy. Go for a vibe like no other… then take a shower when you get home.

King Koffee, you saved my social life in high school! As a bohemian, political, artistic teenager growing up in the Lehigh Valley, I could count on KK as a safe space, where I could be among intelligent, creative likeminded people.
I’ve been a patron of King Koffee for 15 years. It’s a quirky, chill café where local artists of all ages get a chance to show off their work… one of the few places open late where people under 21 can socialize… a family-​owned, independent coffeeshop, which can be a rarity in the LV. It’s got a DIY aesthetic, homespun and cozy. Their tea selection is ample, which I really appreciate.

This place could use a few things… The most effective would be a bulldozer! It’s dirty, the quality of food/​drink borders between Dunkin Donuts (not a compliment) and a monkey throwing things into a cup. Just walking in the first time a few years ago I wanted to wipe everything down. I don’t think that place is cleaned frequently. I was in high school so I am the usual crowd. It’s an… Interesting crowd… Defiantly not future doctors and Nobel prize winners! Extremely inappropriate patrons (messy, swearing kids or older gentlemen) and very creepy staff. The one guy that works there has shown porn to my high school friends! WHAT?! Ummm why is a grown man showing porn to high school kids? I consider myself the bohemian artsy type and I’m insulted that anyone who calls themselves an «artist» to find this place appropriate!
Also I can say for a fact the cops have frequently been there over drug charges. And it’s been like that for years. The history of that place makes the red light districts of the world seem like a bottle of hand sanitizer!

Stopped here today to satisfy my iced latte craving. I have found a really great coffee shop but it’s a bit of a travel so I put my trust into King Koffee but was extremely disappointed. I wanted a iced caramel latte but KK was out of caramel flavoring so I went with the iced mocha latte. Easy right?! not exactly, all I could taste was the hershey’s chocolate the employee dumped into the cup… no coffee, no espresso-​NOTHING! I took about 4 sips too many as I felt like I was drinking chocolate milk. For $ 3.50/16oz latte I’ll go back to my usual place and accept the distance I must travel for good coffee. I will definitely not be returning here! A little advise KK, If your going to have random 20 something’s hanging out in your coffee shop you might want to consider asking them to respect the other patrons. My two year old daughter heard enough profanity in 3 minutes than she has heard her whole life! This place is mediocre at best.

Laid back and cozy. Cool place to be if you are an artist.