Hey everybody, my name is Phillip Shepard. I’m a local real estate agent located right here in Northwest Arkansas. Today, we’re talking about what gives us life, energy, direction, purpose, and goals – coffee – so let’s talk about that.
Northwest Arkansas is home to some of the best-tasting coffee brands, including Onyx Coffee, Confident Coffee, Airship Coffee, and Arsaga’s Coffee. These brands are locally-grown and are widely available in grocery stores. They also have coffee places where you can enjoy a delicious cup of joe.
So if you want more details about these must-try, locally-produced coffee brands, continue reading this article.
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National Coffee Brands Based in Northwest Arkansas
So a little backstory here – if you’re going to build a business, the one thing you want to be near is a big supply chain provider and manufacturer.
And we have a couple of different things, like J.B. Hunt for transportation and Walmart, which is obviously a big supply chain.
There are quite a few coffee brands in Northwest Arkansas that have planted themselves here because of the supply chain. This is the supply chain hub across America from the local Midwest area and outward.
So, it’s a big deal around here when it comes to the supply chain. There are a lot of coffee shops and coffee places around here that are concerned about the supply chain because that’s what they’re here for.
With the supply chain stuff, let’s talk about 4 Northwest Arkansas (NWA) coffee brands that you’ll also find in your local grocery store, Walmart, or you can order online.
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Onyx Coffee
The first coffee brand that doesn’t need an introduction is called Onyx. So if you don’t know anything about Northwest Arkansas or if you don’t know about Onyx, it’s a locally-grown coffee brand here in Northwest Arkansas.
- The interesting thing about Onyx is that they don’t have a lot of locations here. I think they have three in total, and every single coffee shop location is just a work of art – to say the least. It has a very architecturally pleasing design, which is very cool. It’s a must-visit when you come to Northwest Arkansas.
- Secondly, the owner herself is a world-renowned barista. She won first place in America in the coffee competition for baristas. And on top of that, she went to Europe and competed in Italy, where she won second place – which is pretty awesome!
- Thirdly, the coffee is top-tier. I love Onyx Coffee, and a lot of people around here do as well. So if you’re a local of Northwest Arkansas, you know that Onyx Coffee has great coffee.
- And fourthly, I appreciate that they’re not necessarily looking to grow out of control and plant the Onyx Coffee brand everywhere.
They really want to stay local and continue to grow as an online brand and presence when it comes to the actual supply chain and growing their coffee brand here in Northwest Arkansas. And since they’re connected to the biggest supply chain in the world, they’d like to see that grow as well.
So if you’re coming to Northwest Arkansas, definitely check out Onyx and all their different locations here. There’s also a good chance you’ll find Onyx Coffee in your local grocery store, or you can check them out online.
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Confident Coffee
The second brand you’ll find in wholesalers, grocery stores, or Walmart is Confident Coffee. I’ve talked about Confident Coffee in videos before. I’m a big fan, and I love their stuff. One of the things I love to do there is smelling the coffee.
If you could choose between going to a coffee shop that’s roasting coffee at hand or not roasting coffee, I’m going to choose the roasting coffee.
One of the cool things about Confident Coffee is you can find their brand at different locations across Walmart, and they’re getting into more locations as we speak. Before you know it, they could be coming to a town near you.
Another cool thing about Confident Coffee is they’re a locally grown brand, a woman-owned business, and they have a drive-through bakery – so that’s a big win on my part! They have a really cool location located downtown in Johnson, Arkansas.
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Airship Coffee
Number three on the list is Airship Coffee. You’ll find Airship Coffee in Walmarts across America and definitely in Northwest Arkansas. One of my favorite things about Airship Coffee is their location is really nice in Downtown Bentonville.
They have an actual place on the Coler Mountain Range. And it’s cool because you can go there and go biking. If you don’t know what Coler is, it’s essentially a big mountain with many miles of biking trails.
But to get to the Airship Coffee location, you have to ride your bike. And it’s interesting because it’s like a fortress, and I’m in favor of fortresses.
Airship Coffee’s really good, and one of the things I appreciate about it is when you go to the downtown section, they’re always cooking beans down there. So you’ll see roasters going in the back, and I love the smell, so I’m not opposed to that.
It’s really fun to see the integration between roasting, selling, wholesaling, and supply chain. Plus, Airship Coffee has outside seating. I love Airship Coffee – you have to check it out!
Arsaga’s Coffee
Last but certainly not least is Arsaga’s Coffee. They’re located all across Northwest Arkansas and roast many beans around the Fayetteville area. I’m pretty sure they have one big roaster.
One of the coffee brands you’ll see around Walmarts and other grocery stores around the area, plus across America, is Arsaga’s brand because they make fantastic coffee.
One of the really cool things about living down here in Northwest Arkansas is you have a direct connection to the biggest supply chain in the world. So getting your brand and pitching coffee, for instance, to Walmart, is not super challenging.
So it’s cool to see many of these brands, especially coffee, get worked into Walmart and sent all across America.
Speaking of the coffee brands mentioned above, you can also check out my article about some of the best coffee shops in Northwest Arkansas.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know which coffee brands are established in Northwest Arkansas, grab one of their locally-grown beans if you catch them at your local grocery store or Walmart.
And if you plan on visiting the area on your next trip, don’t forget to stop by one of their locations and enjoy some delicious coffee.
