An independently owned, specialty coffee roaster with four unique cafes located right here in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Whats your staff's favorite blend?

While they're all good, the consensus is that you can never go wrong with Buffalo Blend.

Who drink the most coffee on your staff?

We don't really measure, but sometimes we have to cut the marketing guy off. He gets kind of hyper.

Who has worked at Airship the longest?

Mark and Amber founded Airship in 2010, so they've been at it quiiiiiiite a bit longer than the rest of us.

Do you do field trips?

Airship is rooted in the terrains of Central America. Relationships have been forged with our partner farmers in those regions and many more that help us source and roast great coffee. Periodically taking trips to origin allows us to partake in genuine, farm-level innovation; it's also just pretty cool.

Who is behind Airship and how did it start?

It goes something like this

Airship is rooted in horticulture. Our founder, Mark Bray, was working on sustainable agriculture projects in Central America, where he met innumerable highly talented coffee farmers. They had agriculture down. What was really needed was equitable access to the coffee market to share their hard work with the world. In 2008, Mark and Amber imported their first bag of green coffee! Back then, they didn't quite have business in mind yet. What they did have was a popcorn machine moonlighting as a roaster and some friends and family to share a cup of coffee with.

In 2010, we moved into a warehouse on 5th Street in Bentonville. We upgraded from the popcorn machine and, for the next eight years, roasted coffee for local businesses. We realized, though, that the hard work of farming, sourcing, and roasting was going unrecognized. We wanted to share our coffee with the world, face-to-face. In 2018, we did some serious DIY, cutting a hole in the front of our warehouse and opening our first ever café, the rest is history (and we hope someone's been writing it down, because frankly it's been a little bit of a blur).

Since the days of the humble popcorn machine, Airship has grown... a lot. We've opened four more cafés, sold beans in major retailers, and shipped coffee all over the country. That's a lot of change. The one thing that's never changed, though, is how excited our craft makes us. Every cupping, every test-roast, we get giddy.

Simply put, we love what we do. It’s why we do it! If you’re wondering why both new coffee drinkers & self-proclaimed experts alike find themselves enjoying Airship beans day-after-day, it’s because our passion for the craft of coffee comes through with every roast.

We create exceptional coffee experiences born from farm innovation and genuine hospitality.

With unwavering commitment to excellence, we meticulously source the finest beans, fostering fair relationships with farmers who share our passion for quality. Our craft coffees soar to new heights, offering remarkable taste profiles that will transport your senses through uncharted flavor territories. Join us on this thrilling airship adventure and savor the exceptional brew that awaits you amid the clouds of coffee perfection. Come see us in our cafes, or purchase online for your home brewing pleasure.

Labor of Love

Our commitment, first and foremost, is to always love what we do. Our passion for coffee is what allows us to source and roast at a high level.

Authentic Community

We love where we're from, and aim to create spaces locally that foster communication and connection. We aim to roast coffee that does the same nationwide.

Made to Enjoy

Coffee is a ritual, one that should bring peace with it. We roast coffee that we want to sit with and savor. At Airship, coffee isn't just a vehicle for caffeination; it's one for meditation, too.