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Fort Smith, Arkansas · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Fort Smith Coffee Co.

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Fort Smith Coffee Co. is a prominent artisan coffee roaster and cafe operator serving as a cornerstone of the Arkansas River Valley coffee scene. Founded by husband-and-wife team Gabe and Kaity Gould, the company was born from their experiences living in Sydney, Australia, where they were inspired by the vibrant community-centric coffee culture. Since opening their first location in a renovated 1928 filling station in 2017, they have expanded to multiple storefronts, including sites in the historic Bakery District and along the riverfront. The brand is recognized for its commitment to high-quality, in-house roasted beans and for creating welcoming, thoughtfully designed spaces that encourage social connection and local engagement.

Ownership
Fort Smith Coffee Co. is an independent, family-owned business operated by Kaity and Gabe Gould.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its community-focused coffee shops, freshly roasted coffee, and a menu that includes food and pastries.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Honduras · Nicaragua · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand mentions sourcing beans from across the globe but does not provide specific details regarding farm, farmer, or washing station names on their public-facing website.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia - Dimtu Hambela
  • — Honduras - Jorge Suazo
  • — Nicaragua - Finca El Limoncillo
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Fort Smith Coffee Co.

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.

Colombia - Laderas Del Tapias - Washed

Colombia · Washed

Specific tasting notes are not provided for this origin on the current product page.

Original roaster or listing source

Colombia - Tolima - Sugarcane DECAF

Tolima, Colombia · Sugarcane Decaffeination

This decaffeinated coffee is processed using the sugarcane method to maintain flavor integrity.

Original roaster or listing source

Ethiopia Roosevelt - Yirgacheffe - Sun-Dried Natural

Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia · Sun-Dried Natural

This coffee features the classic bright and fruity characteristics associated with Yirgacheffe beans processed naturally.

Original roaster or listing source

Guatemala - El Scorpion

Lake Atitlán, Guatemala · Washed

This coffee offers a balanced profile with notes of chocolate, raspberry, and citrus.

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: Fort Smith Coffee Co.

Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells roasted coffee beans and beverages at 1101 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells roasted coffee beans and beverages at 70 S. 7th Street, Fort Smith, AR.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells roasted coffee beans and beverages at 789 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, AR.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): Offers whole bean coffee and syrups for purchase directly through their website.
Website

I verified three physical cafe locations in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the brand's own e-commerce platform; no third-party retail partners 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.
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 emphasizes community connection and local engagement, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs or charitable donation percentages were found in public documentation.