Having put together a dedicated core team of like-minded and passionate locals, our company is dedicated to bringing craft coffee and beverages to the community of Williamsburg. Taking that further, our aim is to turn the peninsula area into a source of quality coffee for Virginia, with nitro cold brew as our flagship product. Column 15 offers a line of locally roasted coffee products that are uncompromising in quality, and our choice to exclusively offer freshly roasted single-origin, fair-trade, and organically sourced coffees sets us apart. Unlike blends sourced from unknown origins, which leave consumers unaware of what they're drinking, our meticulously crafted roast profiles accentuate diverse flavors from beans of the same origin. Transparency is key at Column 15, allowing consumers to appreciate a coffee’s regional uniqueness, from the bold caramel and dark cherry notes of Colombia to the floral and fruity notes of Guatemala. We are confident that once consumers taste the freshness and quality of our coffee, it will revolutionize their coffee experience.
James Kroll ('12) is a William and Mary Alum and a total coffee nerd. James worked in sales and traveled the world, learning about different customers and different cultures. He then studied under one of the top roasters and coffee educators in the US, Todd Arnette. His dream is to pursue entrepreneurship while treating people right, whether they are employees or customers.
At the heart of Column 15's success lies our exceptional team of baristas, farmers market experts, and dedicated production crew. Often noted for their friendly faces and superb customer service, this team continues to make every visit to C15 a "warm and comforting experience that makes you feel like you are walking into your living room."
Column 15 Celebrates One Year of Williamsburg Coffee Roastery
With a permanent location, Column 15 looks to offer facility tours, nitro cold brew pancakes and more
Scientifically Caffeinated at Column 15 Coffee
“What’s with the name?” You may wonder over your cup of joe. So did I. An oversized print of the periodic table that greets you as you walk into this newly opened java spot in the Edge District, offers a clue.
Across town, James Kroll ’12 and Victoria Goldsby ’17 are preparing to open up their own coffee shop.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — For millions of us, it's a huge part of our lives, morning, noon and night. Coffee.
Two young entrepreneurs in Williamsburg realized that, and they want to give the people what they need.
With a passion for “the science of good coffee,” Column 15 roasts their own coffee beans while specializing in nitro cold brew coffees and tea. At the time, the duo was focused on the business’ online sales while bringing their products to farmers markets, while converting non-coffee drinkers with their smooth blends.
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