Grab a Cup from the Best Local Coffee Shops in Little Rock

Little Rock is fueled by the numerous independent coffee shops located around the city. Recent years have seen a surge in high-quality, independent shops opening in almost every neighborhood.

Community Bakery, founded in 1947 on the Arkansas River’s north bank, is a longtime favorite. The bakery moved to downtown Little Rock’s Main Street in 1952 and is now a staple of the South Main (SoMa) neighborhood. It’s a place where neighbors regularly gather, colleagues schedule breakfast and lunch meetings, and patrons pick up pastries for all occasions. In the nearby River Market District is Nexus Coffee and Creative, a spot dedicated to roasted free trade Guatemalan coffee.

The East Village, downtown Little Rock’s newest neighborhood, has become a mecca for Little Rock’s beer drinkers, but local coffee shop Fidel & Co is there when you need a pick-me-up. Their baristas artfully pour lattes in a chic space that makes the most of the neighborhood’s industrial aesthetic.

Out west, Guillermo’s Gourmet Coffee has been keeping the community caffeinated for more than a decade. With one of the city's widest selections of coffee and tea, it's a must for serious sippers.

A Vanilla Coffee affogato served in a white cup and dish with drizzled caramel and crushed pecans.

Looking for coffee with character? These neighborhoods deliver. Visit Mylo Coffee Co., where handmade pastries and artisan brews make it a neighborhood favorite in historic Hillcrest. And just up the hill in the Heights is Mugs Café - perfect for a cozy catch-up or a quick pick-me-up before exploring local shops.

No matter where your Little Rock adventures take you, a great cup is always close by.

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