King Kong Espresso & Coffees
633 W Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI
Crema's Take
“King Kong Espresso & Coffees blends serious espresso craft with genuine whimsy, housed in a beloved local balloon shop with 35 years of history that makes the space visually playful and endlessly Instagram-worthy. Their cold brew and tonic is a refreshing signature hit, and they're clearly committed to creative seasonal drinks alongside traditional espresso-focused work. The owners are genuinely welcoming, the atmosphere is family-friendly and fun, and this is exactly the kind of neighborhood spot that rewards repeat visits—especially if you're the type who appreciates both a well-pulled shot and a giant gorilla greeting you at the door.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. Slow-sit spot. Family friendly. Drive-thru.
Google Reviews
Had their summertime cold brew coffee and tonic water yesterday! Refreshing and uniquely good on a hot day. The creativity of their balloons has been my go to for all festive events! I receive the best service from Phil and Elizabeth, locally owned.
We were a part of a "socially-distanced", drive-by birthday celebration, and thought it would be fun to invite the Gorilla to join the birthday "girl" and her partner on the front lawn to present some balloons and help make it more festive. The Gorilla arrived down the street…
I hate giving poor reviews but this place was the worst coffee experience I've had. I live two blocks away and was hoping to frequent them a lot when I moved in but I asked for an iced latte and she didn't use espresso but have me a cold brew version with a little "milk" (they…
great coffee and service! unsure what the straw was might have been a noodle? chocolate was good and i love the novelty of the actual place wish there was a bike rack there
Cool place! also a balloon store for 35 years so plenty of history and visually interesting factors to keep you entertained and having a good time! Owners were very talkative and friendly, and the coffee was dee-lish-us! Really good experience, will def go back every time i get…
Crema Reviews
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