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Onyx Coffee Lab

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Onyx Coffee Lab; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsOnyx Coffee LabArkansas coffee roastersColombiaEthiopiaKenyaGuatemalaCosta RicaRwandaBurundiPanamaEcuadorPeruIndonesiaIndependent
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Onyx Coffee Lab is a premier American specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator based in Northwest Arkansas. Driven by a mantra to 'Never Settle for Good Enough,' the company focuses on rigorous quality control, industry-leading transparency, and a commitment to education and hospitality. They operate multiple cafes and a robust wholesale program, consistently pushing the boundaries of coffee processing and preparation.

Ownership
Onyx Coffee Lab is an independent, family-owned business founded and managed by husband and wife team Jon and Andrea Allen.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Onyx is widely recognized as one of the most competition-decorated specialty coffee roasters in the United States, frequently producing national and world-level champions. They are also highly regarded for their extreme transparency in sourcing, providing detailed trade data and pricing for their coffees.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia · Kenya · Guatemala · Costa Rica · Rwanda · Burundi · Panama · Ecuador · Peru · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
Onyx maintains a high level of transparency by publishing specific trade data, including pricing, producer names, and quality scores for their coffees directly on their product pages. They source both single-origin coffees and curated blends, emphasizing direct relationships with producers to ensure quality and equity.
Notable coffees
  • — Geometry
  • — Southern Weather
  • — Tropical Weather
  • — Power Nap
  • — Monarch
  • — Eclipse
Documented coffees linked to this brand

These published coffee profiles are linked to this brand. Each profile distinguishes verified origins, roasters, farms and producers from information that remains undisclosed. A catalog entry is not automatically an independent tasting review.

Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Onyx Coffee Lab

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 6, 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.

Ethiopia Mullugeta Muntasha

Guji, Ethiopia · Natural

A characterful coffee with distinct notes of strawberry, honeysuckle, pink lemonade, and peach.

Original roaster or listing source

Discovery Box

Various (Global) · Various

A curated set of three seasonal 2oz bags showcasing distinctive varieties, processing methods, and terroir.

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: Onyx Coffee Lab

Documented physical retailers
Onyx Coffee Lab (Rogers)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Rogers, Arkansas, selling whole bean coffee and beverages.
Physical
Onyx Coffee Lab (Bentonville)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Bentonville, Arkansas, selling whole bean coffee and beverages.
Physical
Documented online sources
Onyx Coffee Lab's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offering their full range of roasted coffee, tea, and brewing equipment.
Website
GoCoffeeGo
Historical source note (not live inventory): Specialty coffee marketplace that carries a selection of Onyx Coffee Lab's tea and coffee offerings.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own online store and their physical cafe locations in Northwest Arkansas, as well as their presence on the specialty coffee marketplace GoCoffeeGo; other third-party sites found in search results appeared to be unofficial or aggregator sites.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 6, 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 Onyx Coffee Lab, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-03-11 · Arkansas Times
Onyx Coffee Lab named best coffee shop in the world

The Rogers-based roastery was awarded the number one spot on the 'World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops' list for 2026. The ranking evaluated shops based on criteria including coffee quality, barista experience, innovation, and sustainability.

2026-01-28 · 5NewsOnline
Onyx Coffee Lab named James Beard semifinalist

Onyx Coffee Lab was named a semifinalist for the 2026 James Beard Award in the Outstanding Bar category. This recognition marks a significant milestone for the brand and the specialty coffee industry, as coffee companies are rarely selected for this prestigious honor.

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 data on its sourcing and operations, the exact list of every current sourcing country is dynamic and subject to seasonal changes.

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