The Artistic Bean

Best coffee beans I've ever smelled or tasted. Mr Stanley is a delight to talk to and its clear he has a real passion for the craft of roasting beans. I bought a bag and left it in my car and the whole day my car smelled absolutely incredible. I will surely be ordering for shipping once I leave Fort Smith. 10/10 recommend.

Not your traditional coffee stop, you won't be getting a triple shot frappemochachino or whatever. No, here you get organic, house roasted, small batch coffee beans. The owner is knowledgeable about all things coffee and a wonder to talk to. A cup of coffee is FREE, but be sure to tip and probably buy a bag of his signature blend. I took one home myself today! Definitely worth coming to sit and relax, enjoy a cup, and bask in the cozy atmosphere. Why are you still at Starbucks?

Good espresso and cozy/quaint atmosphere. I sipped the crema right off the top of the espresso and it blew my mind. I wasn’t sure what to except from a Fort Smith Cafe, but the Artistic Bean delivered. I ordered a double shot and my wife had a traditional cappuccino. Both were good. The espresso is made on a Victoria Arduino manual espresso machine. It’s a gorgeous machine and it made a gorgeous crema on their fresh in-house roasted beans. Lots of local artists selling things on stands and shelves. Much of the merchandise was faith based, making me think it’s a Christian owner. It’s not a traditional specialty coffee shop space, but my visit was good! The place has a lot of tables and some cozy looking lounge space in the back. Had a good chat with the barista and really enjoyed the vibe. I’ll definitely be going back. Worth the visit.

Stan the Owner rocks!! Showed up for a latte and left with a wealth of knowledge on coffee. Including why a blonde roast will have more caffeine and how to ask for hot cold brewed coffee to avoid acid reflux! Loved the coffee, the vibe, the ambiance and the whole lot. I would visit these guys over the national franchise whom will not be named here. Love you guys and see you soon.

Very cozy, I was passing (road trip) by and got a lot of homework done while enjoying my coffee, very spacious, I was the only 1 there tho, everybody just orders to go. Unfortunately they do not cook (temporarily due to covid), they do have pastries/muffins. Parking (metered from 8am till 5 pm, up to 2h, accepts coins only). The space is beautiful and features art work for purchase!