Red Light Roastery — Restaurant in Hot Springs

Update: New location, same delicious snacks and coffee! I absolutely love the new place!

I have been a customer for about 8 years and it's always the best nost delicious coffee roasted right here on site! The baked goods are incredible. The food is made with high quality incredients and gluten free. Because of this shop, I'm starting to think gluten free baked goods are just naturally better. Others know too because rhe baked goods sell out early.

The vibe and feel of this coffee shop has a cozy, modern-retro aesthetic with a blend of minimalist and vintage elements. The hexagonal tiles on the counter and the soft green paint create a fresh, inviting vibe, while the wooden accents and retro-style signage add a nostalgic touch. The seating area features a mix of industrial-style metal chairs and mid-century modern furniture, giving it a laid-back yet stylish atmosphere. The polished terrazzo floors and exposed fixtures further enhance the space's clean and open feel. Overall, it’s a thoughtfully designed spot that balances warmth and simplicity, making it perfect for relaxing with a cup of coffee.

Review from 8 years ago:

This is a genuine coffee roaster. They purchase high quality green coffee beans and roast them on-site. That's important to note because it's very rare to find a place that does that! The machine is very expensive and it requires an expert roaster. The owner has a degree in agroeconomy and is very talented. Everybody there was very nice and my fiance and I really took to some of the regulars. After discovering the place, we went everyday the whole time we were in Hot Springs! Everyday there's a new daily coffee! My first day there I drank a coffee from Ethiopia that reminded me of the coffee that I loved in Hungary and never could find again- until now! The coffee shop also sells local art and be aware that after coffee there are dozens of incredible restaurants...

UPDATE - this place is still wonderful!! Our pups were welcomed and well-loved on the porch, and my husband loved that there was a puzzle inside, and what a lovely idea to have community instruments for an impromptu jam session.

The coffee is delicious, and I love that they have macadamia milk. Their gluten free poppyseed muffin was so yummy, but can I just RAVE about their savory muffin for a sec - chicken sausage, italian seasoning, maple syrup, light, fluffy, I'm drooling. I fell in love with breakfast all over again. Seriously, though, can I have that recipe?

The service was fantastic, always so warm and welcoming - everyone was so patient and informative with my multiple unique dietary inquiries.

I highly recommend a visit here, and I can't make it back soon enough!

ORIGINAL - THE best brew in Hot Springs! The service was wonderful, informative and genuine.

You might miss it, but its on the steep little hill! Parking is limited, but I never had trouble finding a spot. There's a small outside area, leashed dogs are welcome on the porch, and water bowls are out. Inside is just what you would expect from an eclectic coffee house.

Coffee, latte, espresso, you name it, they can make it. They've also got dairy-free alternatives. Red Light also sells baked goods, including house-made granola bars and ridiculously delicious gluten-free breakfast muffins.

My husband and I will definitely be back, and we highly recommend stopping in for your...

New in town? Cruising through? Visiting for a weekend? Red Light is where you want to be. There's no better place to find out all the happenings in Hot Springs than this cultivation center. Coffee, friendships, the arts, and the community are just a few things that you can find on the hearts the Red Light team.

They have a way of making Hot Springs feel like a well renowned big city, with all the comforts of a small town. I am so happy to have wandered into this place. RLR is where I want to be when I'm away from home.

My kids are always welcomed by Bri and her box of blocks. My husband--after making his rounds, speaking to everyone--grabs one of the coffee shops guitars (available for the public to play) and serenades the place while I check out the latest publications, both local and national.

I don't visit as often as I'd like because my twin toddlers and their 2 month old brother keep me pretty busy at home, but that doesn't keep me from visiting in my daydreams.

I have left out tons of information about the things you can find inside, everything from art by local artist to zebra cakes homemade by the amazing Jen, (they aren't really homemade zebra cakes, just wanted something that starts with a 'Z') you're bound to leave with goodies and a delightful experience.

Thank you Bri and Adam! You are some of the rarest, most prescious stones that hold Hot...