Red Kite Coffee Company

I'm from out of state, and in Springdale on my first visit. I hit Yelp to find a coffee shop nearby, and landed on Red Kite. It was a nice place, and the staff were super friendly. I asked, "Hey there, what coffees have you got brewed up today?" The young lady smiled and replied "Southern Weather and Monarch." Well, that doesn't really tell me anything about the coffee or how it might taste. Country of origin, degree of roast or flavor notes would be helpful, for example. She couldn't tell me any of that until she looked on a Monarch box and found the origins. Turns out it was a blend, which is a good thing as long as the blend adds up to something greater than the sum of its parts, if you know what I mean. I didn't feel like that was the case with Monarch. It was okay, but not remarkable. My partner had a hot chocolate, and said it was also "okay."As another reviewer noted, the muffins seemed straight from Sam's.I'll look further afield tomorrow.

It was our first coffee shop visit as new Springdale residents, and it did not disappoint. This place is adorable. The inside is quaint and welcoming, with a large meeting space towards the back. The baristas were outstanding and so friendly. My cafe au lait was perfect. My husband ordered a drink, and the barista warned him it was sweet, which he doesn't like, but she said she could make it not as sweet, and she did just that. We had the chocolate croissant, banana bread, and ham and cheese croissant. All were delicious and served on adorable plates. Everything is locally sourced, from the coffee beans to the chocolate syrup. A few people complain about the wi-fi. This is a coffee shop meant for relaxing and enjoying friends. The barista said the wi-fi in the entire strip is spotty. So please do not go here to be accessible and productive. Go to unwind and get away.

I love to see a cortado on the menu because it's not a very common drink. Most folks who are trained by the green siren folks are getting a pumpkin spiced latte or a frappuccino and the old school folks just get a plain drip. I'll get a cortado if I can.This morning's cortado was perfect. It's half expresso (two shots) and half steamed (not foamed) milk. For five stars, it's served in a short glass. This was all of that and it was great. Lots of caffeine, not a lot of fluid.I stayed here at Red Kite for my first "office" of the day, spending two hours writing emails and catching up on the weekend's events before heading onwards.[Review 19787 overall - 264 in Arkansas - 759 of 2023.]

I absolutely love this place. The matcha is real matcha! The pastries are delicious. The service is kind and caring. The luxurious high end environment reminds me of my vacation to Chicago!

Try a lot of different coffee shops in the US and abroad .Great coffee and great service

Coffee is always amazingly made, baristas are super nice, and it's a convenient location. Now I'm going to go tomorrow morning!

Great vibe, lots of seating both indoor and outdoor, both a regular menu and a seasonal menu, and breakfast sandwiches and pastries. I had the iced blackberry oat latte, and it was great-- it has blackberry sage, vanilla, and oat milk. Certainly different, but not a wild, "out there" flavor combination. I love that they found a unique drink to make with fairly normal flavors. I'd get it again! My friend had a blueberry muffin, and it was delicious, as well! This place also Carrie's macaroon pastries made by another local spot-- Alchemy, which is phenomenal. This is a fantastic partnership that I LOVE to see!

Great location in Springdale to grab a cup of coffee! Used to be an Onyx then switched to Red Kite. My best friend lives in Harber Meadows, so when I'm in town we regularly come here for coffee and to catch up. I have been here several times through the years and always have a good experience. Not the absolute best coffee I've ever had, but am always pleased with what I order! I brought my dad here for his first time today; he got a smoothie and I got an iced carmilla latte. The smoothie had a very rich fruit flavor. The coffee was well balanced with the caramel and vanilla, and iced was the way to go on a hot summer day. Our barista was really friendly and engaged us in a chat about the history of Northwest Arkansas as he made our drinks. The decor is artistic and has a chill vibe. They do have some snack options, but it looked like those were lacking today around lunchtime. Plenty of seats inside as well as out on the patio when we were there at lunchtime on a Friday. Walking distance to several other Harber Meadows businesses including Harp's. If you're catching up with an old friend or want a chill spot to get some work done, this is a lovely place to stop by!

The workers are kind and patient. The variety and unique flavors of coffee are outstanding. The establishment is very clean and the lighting is warm.

WAKE up call to the owner! You've been selling muffins from Sam's for years now for $6 and when we complained and tried to return it they said they couldn't do it. Pretty sure you can't be selling those. You can tell the owner is cheap and a bad business person.