Historic Kimmswick is about to get a fresh caffeine jolt this spring as Behold Coffee moves into 105 Market Street, the compact storefront formerly home to Pothos Coffee. The new roastery-cafe is targeting an April opening and is slated to serve both roasted beans and walk-up drinks to tourists and locals.
According to KSDK, Behold Coffee has purchased the former Pothos Coffee location and plans to reopen the space under its new name. The report notes that Rachael and Jonathan Steudeman are teaming up with De Soto roasters Jonathan and Katy Goldstein to launch Behold, with Jonathan Goldstein set to serve as head roaster and a minority owner.
Pothos Coffee's own site lists the shop as having closed on Dec. 20, 2025, and now carries a notice that "Behold Coffee Co. is coming soon!" at the 105 Market Street address. Pothos originally opened in that storefront in January 2024, according to a local Leader Publications feature, giving the corner more than a year of life as a neighborhood coffee stop.
Who's Behind the Beans
Jonathan Goldstein is already known in the region for his work with De Soto's Conductor Coffee, where he is described as a head roaster and founder. Conductor's emphasis on single-origin, small-batch roasting is the style the new owners say they intend to bring into Kimmswick under the Behold banner.
Timeline and What to Expect
The owners told KSDK they plan to reopen in April and fold Conductor Coffee's roasting program into Behold's operations. If that timing holds, Kimmswick could see a small-scale roastery up and running within weeks, with retail bags of beans available for visitors to take home.
Why It Matters for Kimmswick
Kimmswick is a compact, tourism-driven town that leans on weekend visitors and seasonal events to keep its downtown humming, and local merchant listings point to a steady lineup of festivals and markets that could help a new cafe build a following. A roastery-style shop on Market Street would add one more stop for visitors looking to linger a little longer and pick up locally roasted beans on their way out of town.
