About us
I’m Melanie King, a Hampton, Virginia native, and Drip ‘n Sip came to life as a way to honor my brother, Aaron “AK” King, who passed away unexpectedly in February 2024. AK and I were incredibly close, and when I thought about how I wanted to honor his life, I knew I didn’t want his memory to be centered around sadness. I wanted to create something that captured who he was — his energy, his love for people, and his ability to bring everyone together.
AK was the kind of person who had friends from every walk of life. Different ages, different backgrounds, different races — it didn't matter. People loved being around him because he made people feel welcome, and his energy was infectious. He also loved the 90s, so naturally, that had to be part of the story.
A coffee shop felt like the perfect way to bring all of those pieces together. Coffee shops are gathering places. They're where people meet, laugh, work, catch up, make connections, or simply find a comfortable place to sit for a while. AK was incredibly good at bringing people together, and I wanted Drip 'n Sip to do the same.
So we created a little piece of 90s nostalgia right here in the 757 — a place filled with good coffee, good music, good energy, and most importantly, a place where everyone is welcome.
My hope is that every person who walks through our doors feels included, appreciated, and wanted. AK loved the 757 and the people in it, and Drip 'n Sip is my way of giving a little bit of that love back to the community he called home.
I hope my brother would be proud of what we've created in his honor. And as Drip 'n Sip continues to grow, my hope is that it will always remain what it was meant to be from the very beginning: a place that brings people together.
About us
I’m Melanie King, a Hampton, Virginia native, and Drip ‘n Sip came to life as a way to honor my brother, Aaron “AK” King, who passed away unexpectedly in February 2024. AK and I were incredibly close, and when I thought about how I wanted to honor his life, I knew I didn’t want his memory to be centered around sadness. I wanted to create something that captured who he was — his energy, his love for people, and his ability to bring everyone together.