KINGS PARK – A new coffee shop has arrived in downtown Kings Park.
After a long journey to bring their vision to life, Ghost Town Coffee has officially opened its doors and is ready to welcome the community with a variety of specialty coffees, refreshing smoothies, and freshly baked pastries.
Located at 23 Indian Head Road in Kings Park, the café is owned by Chloe Rain McGeehan, who said the years-long journey to open Ghost Town Coffee has been worth every second. McGeehan developed a passion for the coffee industry while working at a coffee shop in her younger years. Although she later earned a degree in marketing and built a successful career, the dream of owning a café never left her mind. During the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, she began seriously exploring the possibility of turning that dream into reality. After years of planning, perseverance, and hard work, Ghost Town Coffee has officially opened its doors to the community.
As a Kings Park native, McGeehan always envisioned opening her café in the community where she grew up. When she first discovered the Indian Head Road location, however, the timing was not right, and the space appeared to be destined for another business. A few months later, circumstances changed, and the opportunity reopened. Everything finally fell into place, allowing McGeehan to secure the location and begin bringing her vision of Ghost Town Coffee to life.
Naturally, McGeehan hit some bumps in the road along the way, but she was still navigating and learning, with one goal in mind, and the finished product has been more than she could have wished for.
She described the café to The Messenger as having a “coastal Western” vibe, with much of the décor sourced from thrifted finds and personal family vacation photographs that help create a warm, inviting atmosphere. McGeehan put considerable thought into every aspect of the brand, drawing on her marketing background to carefully craft the café’s aesthetic and tone she had long envisioned.
Since opening, McGeehan said the support from the Kings Park community has been nothing short of incredible. She admitted to feeling a bit nervous before opening her doors, having spent some time living out East and unsure of how residents would respond to her return. However, the warm welcome she has received has far exceeded her expectations. In fact, just days after opening, Ghost Town Coffee sold out of both its scheduled inventory order and an emergency restock run, forcing the café to close temporarily to replenish supplies.
For McGeehan, the overwhelming response confirmed that Kings Park was the perfect place to bring her dream to life.
A strong sense of community has been a priority for Ghost Town Coffee from the very beginning. McGeehan has made a conscious effort to partner with other local businesses, helping create connections throughout Kings Park. The café serves fresh-baked cookies from Micro Bakery L.I. and sources many of its plants and greenery from Provenzano’s Garden Center to enhance the space. During its opening days, Ghost Town Coffee also teamed up with SK Odds & Ends Thrift Shop for a special promotion: customers who brought their café receipt to the thrift store received a discount on their purchase, further encouraging residents to support fellow local businesses.
McGeehan noted that her mother frequently steps in to lend a hand at the café and said she is thankful to have her family by her side throughout the journey. Looking ahead, she is excited to continue serving the Kings Park community and sharing her specialty coffee creations, including the Banana Pancakes Latte, which she describes as a must-try menu item.
As Ghost Town Coffee settles into its new home in Kings Park, McGeehan is looking forward to continuing to grow alongside the community that has embraced the café from day one. With its unique atmosphere, locally sourced offerings, and commitment to supporting fellow small businesses, Ghost Town Coffee is already making its mark on Main Street.
To learn more, view the menu or stay updated on hours and specials by following the café on Instagram at @ghosttowncoffeeco.
