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Airship Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Airship Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsAirship CoffeeArkansas coffee roastersHondurasGuatemalaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Airship Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator based in Bentonville, Arkansas, founded by an agronomist with a focus on sustainable agriculture and direct-trade relationships. The company operates several distinct, human-centered cafe locations designed to foster community connection. They are committed to farm innovation and providing high-quality, ethically sourced coffee to both local customers and national online subscribers.

Ownership
Airship Coffee is an independent, family-owned company founded and owned by Mark and Amber Bray.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its direct-trade relationships with coffee farming communities, particularly in Central America, and for its unique, community-focused cafe locations in Bentonville, Arkansas, that are often integrated into outdoor or historic settings.
Sourcing countries
Honduras · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
Airship emphasizes direct-trade relationships with farming communities, rooted in the founder's background as an agronomist. While they highlight their long-term partnerships in Honduras and Guatemala, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for every coffee offering on their website.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Airship Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

La Inmaculada Washed - Ecuador

Ecuador · Washed

This coffee features a sweet and balanced profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, and brown sugar.

Original roaster or listing source

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Airship Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Airship Coffee 5th Street
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's original cafe and roastery location in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Physical
Airship Coffee Coler
Historical source note (not live inventory): A cafe located within the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve in Bentonville.
Physical
Airship Coffee Pumphouse
Historical source note (not live inventory): A neighborhood cafe located in a historic building in Bentonville.
Physical
Airship Coffee The Porch
Historical source note (not live inventory): A cafe located at the Walmart Campus in Bentonville.
Physical
Airship Coffee at The Ledger
Historical source note (not live inventory): A cafe located within The Ledger building in Bentonville.
Physical
Documented online sources
Airship Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offering coffee beans, equipment, and subscriptions.
Website

I was able to verify five physical cafe locations in Bentonville, Arkansas, and the brand's own e-commerce website; no third-party retail partners were identified in the provided search results.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 13, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Airship Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-08-21 · Sprudge
Build-Outs Of Coffee: Airship Coffee In Bentonville, AR

Sprudge featured Airship Coffee as part of its 'Build-Outs of Coffee' series, highlighting the design and development of their 'The Porch' location. This coverage provides industry insight into the brand's expansion and physical retail strategy in Bentonville.

2025-07-07 · Talk Business & Politics
Airship Coffee opens 5th café in Bentonville

Airship Coffee expanded its local footprint by opening its fifth café, located at the new Walmart headquarters in Bentonville. The location, named 'Airship on The Porch,' was designed to reflect the company's focus on community and outdoor-oriented coffee experiences.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-17. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand emphasizes direct-trade relationships and mentions sourcing from seven countries, I could not verify the names of the other five countries or specific farm names for their current coffee lineup.

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