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New cafe proposed for King Street in Old Town

By James Cullum
A new cafe is proposed for 910 King Street in Old Town (via City of Alexandria)

A new cafe has been proposed on King in Old Town.

An administrative special use permit was filed to open Kingsley Cafe on the first floor of 910 King Street. Submitted plans show an extensive interior renovation of the 900-square-foot townhouse built in 1900.

Business owner, Kahan S. Dhillon, Jr., a 2020 independent candidate for Baltimore mayor, plans on a small cafe serving beverages and food with 10 indoor seats in a tea room, a kitchen area, a single bathroom and a housekeeping area.

The proposed hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

The cafe will have some nearby competition from Misha’s Coffeehouse and Roaster (917 King Street), Turkish Coffee Lady (1001 King Street), and ESP Tea and Coffee (1012 King Street).

The last day for public comments on the project is May 15, after which the project can be approved by the city’s director of planning and zoning.

Plan for Kingsley Cafe at 910 King Street (via City of Alexandria)

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.