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Airship Coffee at Coler

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Airship Coffee at Coler; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsAirship Coffee at ColerArkansas coffee roastersHondurasGuatemalaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Airship Coffee is a Bentonville, Arkansas-based roaster that evolved from a green coffee importing initiative into a multifaceted specialty coffee brand. Founded by agronomist Mark Bray, the company prioritizes direct relationships with farmers and creates unique, experience-driven cafe environments that integrate seamlessly into their local community. They are widely recognized for their commitment to quality, roasting all their own coffee in-house while fostering a culture of hospitality and outdoor engagement.

Ownership
Airship Coffee is an independent, family-owned company founded by Mark and Amber Bray.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Airship Coffee is known for its innovative, community-focused cafe concepts—such as its trailside location in the Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and its presence in the world's first bikeable building at the Ledger. The brand is also recognized for its origins in direct-trade sourcing and its commitment to creating destinations that blend specialty coffee with local culture and outdoor adventure.
Sourcing countries
Honduras · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand practices direct trade, focusing on long-term relationships with farming communities in Central America and other global regions. While they emphasize direct partnerships, they do not consistently publish specific farm or farmer names for their coffees on their website.
Notable coffees
  • — Buffalo Blend
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Airship Coffee at Coler

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 7, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

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 at Coler

Documented physical retailers
Airship at Coler
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Bentonville, Arkansas, that serves and sells coffee.
Physical
Airship on 5th Street
Historical source note (not live inventory): Cafe and roastery location where customers can purchase bags of coffee.
Physical
Airship at the Pumphouse
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Physical
Airship on the Porch
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location situated on the Walmart Campus.
Physical
Airship at the Ledger
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Physical
Documented online sources
Airship Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers coffee beans, merchandise, and subscription services.
Website

I was able to verify multiple physical cafe locations in Bentonville, Arkansas, and the brand's own e-commerce platform; however, no third-party retail partners or grocery distribution channels were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 9, 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 at Coler, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-06-24 · Talk Business & Politics
The Supply Side: Walmart touts its connections with small businesses

Bentonville-based Airship Coffee is highlighted as a local business utilizing Walmart's business portal and retail shelves to scale operations. The article notes the company's expansion into a fifth cafe location on the Walmart corporate campus.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-02. 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 provides extensive information about its direct trade philosophy and regional sourcing, I could not verify a definitive list of all seven specific countries of origin or specific farm names for its current coffee lineup.

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