Kinship Coffee

Keepin it real out here in Astoria.
Went into this cafe randomly cause I needed to drop a deuc3. Ended up trying the latte and staying for an hour on my laptop. Great cafe to get work done. Something slightly off about the vibe there but couldn't pinpoint it, still a decent experience overall. Neighborhood cafe but still feels kind of transient, will probably visit again

Came in to hide from the drizzling a bit. Spacious and calm vibes. Ordered a decaf cortado and it was pretty darn good for a decaf. Also ordered the chili cheese Danish - was given it cold but flavorful.

Amusing story...a friend ordered a hojicha latte and requested half and half...that is half whole and half skim milk. Totally was misinterpreted as please use half and half cream for this iced hojicha - yikes!

Kinship is more serious about coffee than many of the local spots that offer it, which I appreciate.

Food - I've only had the coffee, but the pastries look good. The Americano and Cappuccino are my favorites.

Service - They excel in service, the barista is always open to a friendly chat.

Ambiance - The space is small but minimalist and modern, very clean.

I went for beans last week and was charged 25$ for a 12oz bag!
It's coffee not gold
It's good coffee but ...

Awful place. Charges way too much for small amounts of mediocre coffee they present as high end. The lids don't fit on their hot drinks so you end up spilling all over yourself.

I love the almond Croissant here and enjoy spending time with my friend.....great atmosphere. One thing, they don't have bathroom here so we decided not to come here. this is only reason. If the owner/manager see this I hope they consider for this. We're looking to spending time here again.
Highly recommended here but a should know, no bathroom.

I've been spending more time in Astoria and anytime I'm somewhere I need to find my spots.

I will go the distance for the right dive, the cute art gallery, the authentic restaurant, the record store and of course the perfect cortado!

Mama Mia! I love the nerdy culture of coffee so much. Those who know, always appreciate, document and share the love of latte art! Damn! This art was nice. The barista working was super nice and took pride in his work. He remarked it was the third photo taken of his art that day and we were only at the afternoon mark. Very positive vibes in this shop. He also poured me a nice glass of room temp water to go with my full fat cortado.

I found a cute lil' stool by the mural and window view. A perfect afternoon treat.

Speaking of treats, there was many to pick from. I will be returning for Caneles! One of my absolute faves. I'm a sucker for any custard variation, I can not be stopped in my humble cravings.

Keep up the fantastic work and the stunning latte art!

I swung by Kinship after a nail appointment nearby. I ordered a cold brew and it was super smooth. No sour after taste or anything like that. They had a small range of pastries for sale too. Friendly staff and a lot of seating. This spot would be perfect to get some work done while enjoying a delicious drink.

Ordered:
Hot Matcha Latte (~$6): with oat milk and lavender (+75¢)

Aya's take:
No frills coffee shop in Astoria with an appreciate for good coffee. The Matcha Latte was spot on and the lavender syrup took it to the next level. It was warm and soothing. The cafe itself is super cute although not work-friendly as there aren't many tables/comfortable chairs.

I find it funny that a lot of my reviews are for coffee shops, even though I don't drink coffee. But here's a little secret -- some coffee houses have the best teas (if that's your thing). This holds true at Kinship Coffee. Their Moroccan Mint tea was everything I needed at that moment.

Kinship is a tiny spot right off the corner of 30th Ave and Steinway. It's warm and welcoming and has the best staff. Upon my first visit, the barista made it a point to make sure I was able to get into the Wi-Fi so I was able to work. I ordered a mint tea and two of the Canelés. They were awesome! I had one at the cafe and one the next day at home which still tasted fresh).

If you need a quiet little spot to work, or just collect your thoughts (because Steinway could get a bit cray) then this is a great spot for you to check out!