Kismet Coffee Co. expands to Ocean Beach Trading on Fire Island

Good news, Fire Island ferry passengers: A new coffee outpost has opened in Ocean Beach, right next to the terminal.

Located on Bayberry Walk, Kismet Coffee Company opened within the Ocean Beach Trading Market, which closed after the 2023 season. In addition to coffee, smoothies and BECs, the refreshed space includes a custom salad bar, made-to-order sandwiches, grilled meats and other packaged foods.

Kismet Coffee Company was founded in 2022 as a seasonal side hustle by Long Island resident Jackson Davis, who grew up vacationing on the barrier island and “quickly grew bored” of the lack of quality coffee when he spent a lot of time working remotely during the pandemic.

“When I started three summers ago, there was a small handful of regulars,” Davis said. “Last summer, it grew and it’s nice to see everyone again after a long winter. But now I get to teach a whole new generation of baristas how to bring that nerdy coffee experience to the Ocean Beach masses.

The expansion to Ocean Beach is a milestone for the business, which first launched a coffee stand within the Kismet Market and then moved to The Pizza Shack on the ferry dock. The brand expanded to Bay Shore's main street earlier this year. “I think I've spent more time in Ocean Beach than at any time in my life because I'm such a homebody in Kismet,” Davis said.

The new location is a partnership with Fire Island restaurateur Jon Randazzo, co-owner of Ocean Beach spots Castaway, CJ's, Taco Beach Cantina and The Landing Bistro with new partners, in addition to his own spots, Scoops and Beaches & Cream. The market will also soon be home to Bay Walk Cafe Açaí Bowls.

The beans are roasted in Farmingdale by Flux Coffee; drip coffee starts at $3.50, cold brew at $5, lattes at $6, with all kinds of milk (including pistachio) available. Barista Owen Eubank prepares treats and pastries.

“I think the best part of launching Kismet Coffee was getting other people excited about coffee and seeing my regulars go on their own coffee journey,” Davis said. “My customers who have tried new beans from Kenya or bought an espresso machine for Christmas, it is worth it.

Kismet Coffee Company, Ocean Beach Trading, 476 Bayberry Walk, Ocean Beach, kismetcoffeecompany.com; Open every day from 7:00 a.m. until the last ferry.