Red Kite Coffee Company — Restaurant in Bentonville

Everyone has different tastes and experiences everywhere. For me, this was not a good one on almost all counts.

It’s a good looking place, and a nice space to sit and chill. I somehow missed that it is in an apartment complex til I got there and then had to figure out how to find it. Really good looking espresso set up though. I had high hopes for the quality of the beans based on the quality of the space. Looks can be deceiving.

I got a black coffee. When I asked the young man working the counter what kind of coffee he is serving today, meaning origin and roast, he said, “just a lot of an espresso.” So, maybe my question wasn’t clear. But maybe he doesn’t know about different kinds or doesn’t know what kind he was serving up. Regardless, the coffee was objectively bad. It had a weird weak taste.

Without having tried the lattes, I’d say it’s probably a second wave coffee joint at best.

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This is a great little coffee shop with a good variety of drinks, really friendly employees, and a comfortable atmosphere. I had to work for an hour while on vacation and needed somewhere quiet with reliable Wi-Fi. The seating was comfortable and the tables were clean for me to set up my work stuff on. Got a shaken espresso while I was working, and it was perfect. Strong, creamy, not too much ice. Tried a breakfast sandwich when I left, which was good, and the croissant it was on was AMAZING. The barista was super friendly and happy to talk about the drinks and give recommendations. It's in a great location, too. Three minutes away from Crystal Bridges, so I could get away quickly while my family was checking...

I am so happy that this business is growing. I thoroughly enjoy coming here. Extra care is always taken by the staff to make sure my order is exactly what I want. The friendliness and customer service can't be beat and keeps bringing me back. My doggo also loves coming here because they are as wonderful to him as they are to me! But, I have noticed that with the growth, there is often only one person working at busiest times. This is particularly mornings during both the week and on the weekends and I often have to move on due to the wait. Again, so glad more people are coming to this amazing coffee shop! Thank you for all that you all do! But, it would be wonderful if staffing could match...