Arrow Coffee Co.

05/31/2026

Have you been following along with our move, and wish you could help? Grab an Arrow moving crew shirt and help us in spirit! Link in bio.

Our sweet friends and designed these for us, and we just think they're the best! We're so grateful for this Arrow community. 💗🧡

05/29/2026

Thanks for a wild 13 years on Clalfin. We're excited for what 418 Poyntz holds for us.

We're still wrapping our minds around how to express our sincere gratitude to all who showed up for us this week.

SEE YOU DOWNTOWN! 🤠

05/24/2026

Looking at our last week on Claflin. 👀🥹

We've grown here. We've welcomed new friends and have said goodbye to old friends here. We've lived, loved, laughed here. It hasn't always been easy or fun, but this space is special. The community that blossomed within these windowed walls has changed us for the better.

👇Will share your favorite Claflin memories with us?👇

05/13/2026

CLAFLIN UPDATE

We've been putting this one off. Not sure if it's denial or just classic avoidance, but I haven't even thought about how writing this would feel until this very moment. I'm just going to rip this bandaid off:

Our last day of service in our original location will be Wednesday, May 27th.

Whew. Exhale.

After very nearly 13 years, it is fast approaching time to close this chapter of Arrow for good. We've processed this a lot over the last 9 months of uncertainty, but always knew we'd end up here, but somehow it doesn't feel real. It probably won't for some time. We would love to see you all one more time (or several) before we are done.

Lots of you have asked what's next for Arrow, and to be honest we don't exactly know. Our focus at this moment is to get through graduation week. After that, our focus will be finalizing the move. We hope to get some rest in June, and figure out what life with only one location is like. Despite lots of ideas and opportunities we could pursue, Rachel and I are committed to no new projects for 12 months (putting this here for accountability). Our hope is to turn our Downtown location into the best version of itself. With lots of extra energy and a full staff, we are all very excited about the possibilities

The only thing that feels right to say at this moment is that, in processing this whole turn of events, we have really come to realize that all we really have is each other. The support and love and solidarity we have received through every step of the process consistently brought home that point that no matter the circumstances, we have our people. We stand here, two weeks from the end with hope in our hearts because no matter what comes next, we will always have each other.

Thanks, MHK. We love you so damn much. We'll see you downtown!

04/24/2026

Busy weekend in Manhattan! Our small but mighty team is taking some time to work and play outside of the shop, so we'll be closing at 11am on Saturday 4/25. Just enough time to grab your morning coffee and breakfast burritos before festivities kick off!

🧡 you MHK!

03/09/2026

Who is ready for a break?

02/24/2026

Hanging out on Claflin 7am - 3pm. Seven days a week. 🧡

02/20/2026

Warm burritos, full bellies, can't lose.

02/11/2026

Good Coffee, Bad Bunny

I, personally, am a Valentine's skeptic. I do think of myself as a romantic, but the whole Valentine's Industrial Complex never made sense to me, even as a kid. Such an obvious attempt by the candy, greeting card and teddy bear business to boost sales, that the whole idea of celebrating love becomes merely a capitalist ritual. I guess I think that if we really do love each other, why do we need all the stuff to show it? We don't, right?

If you watched the Super Bowl Halftime Show, or have seen clips or images, you have probably already seen this, but at the end of his performance, Bad Bunny had the phrase "The only thing more powerful than hate is Love" emblazoned on the Jumbotron at Levi's Stadium as he marched with a joyful group proudly displaying the flags of every country in North, Central & South America and held out a football with the words "Together, we are America". A beautiful celebration of unity and love that really resonated with me (and it seems like several million others). Upon reflection, I think the moment was so poignant because the whole performance was all about love (I mean, there was literally a real life wedding happening on stage). For 14 minutes, love was the star of the show that hundreds of millions of people were watching, which is such a rare occurrence for us. We all live in our own little worlds, consume the content fed to us by the algorithms. We read the same terrifying headlines about the world, see the same comment sections spewing the same hateful things. The leaders of our government do and say divisive and hurtful things, but for those 14 minutes, we were together and it was beautiful!

It has me thinking, isn't this what Valentine's Day should be like? Yes, it's commercialized and artificial, but literally nothing is more commercialized than the Super Bowl! If we can find deep meaning and connection smack dab in the middle of the biggest celebration of Capitalism, why can't we do that while surrounded by hearts and flowers and chocolates? Let's take the good and leave the rest. Candy is delicious! Flowers are Beautiful! If these things are a reflection of the love you feel for someone, than by all means use them (but please buy local! Kistner's Flowers (https://www.kistnersflowers.com) is top notch!) Love is powerful enough to overshadow my skepticism and to put capitalism in its place if we let it. What else might it do for us? We are gonna try and push my skepticism aside this year and celebrate love in all its forms, and I hope you'll join us!

Side note/ Shameless Plug! If you want to literally join us for Valentine's Day at the Lounge, reservations are filling up! Book yourself a reservation below!

What Else is New?

Bodega Wine Tasting Tonight! 4-7
We'll be sampling some wine from Pizzolato (https://lacantinapizzolato.com/en/) that I haven't even tried yet! their reputation certainly proceeds them, so I'm excited to get to experience them with you!

We won't have the bottles for sale just yet, but we will be doing a discounted preorder for them!

Piccalilli Farm Brew Deck Series is Next Tuesday!
If you're looking for a late Valentine's Day Gift or experience to share, this is a fantastic option! Rachel and I had the privilege of attending the most recent iteration of this series and it was wonderful! Grab your tickets below!

Upcoming Events!

Music to Dance/ Cry to!

As a kid, Super Bowl Sunday always meant a party at our house. My friends and their parents would come over with a huge assortment of snacks and sugary beverages. The parents would watch the game, and the kids would play hide and seek, or run around outside, or whatever else we decided to do- It was the 90's after all. But during the halftime show, everyone was glued to the television. (Especially the years following the Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake debacle, but I'm getting off track here.) Not much has changed for me over the last 30 years. During the game I eat snacks, pet my friends' dogs, and yap. Occasionally I'll check out the TV to ask which sports costumes I'm supposed to cheer for, and see if I can figure out how the fabric is all stitched together. But the halftime show is for watching. Like many of you, I'm sure, I thought Bad Bunny's performance was incredible. He displayed so much pride for America and Puerto Rico, and the set design was absolutely stunning. When Ricky Martin popped on screen in front of those plantain trees, I literally squealed. I suppose it won't be a surprise to you that this week's album to dance or cry to is Ricky Martin's 1999 self titled album. Go shake your bon bons, baby!

Recipe of the week!

Spring is creeping in and spring is synonymous with one very specific flavor for us at Arrow....

Lavender!

What was once just an occasional seasonal flavoring has found its way onto our permanent selection of coffee & tea flavorings and has even laid claim to our cocktail and mocktail selection! It all starts with this dead easy lavender simple syrup.

12 grams dried lavender buds (available locally at Mama Fang's!)
12 oz boiling hot water
~11 oz white granulated sugar (or local honey!)

Mix the lavender buds with the boiling water and allow to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain the lavender and weigh the resulting liquid and add equal weight in sweetener. If you don't have a scale/ don't want to use one, it will be roughly 10-11oz by weight. You can also adjust this to taste! like it sweeter, add more sugar! want a stronger floral flavor? add more lavender or even a couple drops of rose extract! Looking for more balance? try adding a lemon or an orange peel during the steep!

Once you have your syrup, you can use it in pretty much anything! We love it in a London fog!

Thanks for Reading!

-R&B

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02/04/2026

Food = Community

We joined with friends to celebrate our great state a little late!

Over the last few years, we’ve built lots of great relationships with farmers across the state of Kansas and have incorporated their greens, veggies, dairy, and proteins into our cafes and the lounge’s dinner menu. Many of the relationships we’ve built have become great friendships and we’re stoked to have the opportunity to work alongside the great folks who grow, tend, and harvest our food.

Last night, Ben and I built food and drink menus featuring a few of our favorite Kansas products, and our kick ass team prepared for, served, and cared for 33 guests. The hard work that they did really created a lovely evening that we’re so dang proud of! Thanks so much to those of you who joined us, and to all who gave such wonderful feedback.

As you know, the last few months have been rocky for the Arrow Hospitality crew, and probably once a week I am just so awestruck at how deeply and thoughtfully you all care for us and each other. Standing in front of our guests last night, I was struck again by how special our community is. I recognized every person in our 100 year old dining room (special shout out to my very best friends Meghan and Emily who always cheer me on and sample my dish ideas), and was overcome with emotion. We have nothing if not each other, and last night reminded me that we are rich in relationships.

We had so much fun we’re kicking off a monthly dinner that we’re calling the Arrow Supper Club. Our hope with this monthly ritual is that we can gather together as a community to share great food and beverage, join in stimulating conversation, and hopefully have a lot of fun! Chef Ethan and I are excited to stretch our creative muscles and learn some new techniques!

Book your tickets to the next Supper Club, March 3rd below!

What Else Is New?

New Newsletter Segment!

Rachel's Album of the Week / Music to dance and to cry to
If you’ve seen me around you may have caught a glimpse of the shirts I wear under my kitchen apron, or maybe you’ve taken a listen to the playlists at the lounge. If you’ve experienced both, you may have noticed a wide variety of artists and musical genres and thought to yourself “What a wild range. What is happening in this woman’s brain?!” My answer to that question is that you probably don’t want to know, and that you can thank my parents for introducing me to all kinds of music. While Jerry and Margaret didn’t often enjoy the music that I chose to play in their home, they never censored creativity, and for that, I am very thankful (and maybe a little bit weird). So today I’d like to share a bit about what music I’m listening to this week!
My love of music ranges from 1960s country music to early 2000’s emo and beyond. I also have a deep love and appreciation for 90s hiphop and R&B. The first time I heard The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in its entirety, I was 9 years old in the back of my Aunt Amy’s mini van. My cousins had come to town and my cool older cousin Libby had just gotten her driver’s license. I remember sitting in the back seat with my other cousin while Libby cranked the music and sang along to “Every Ghetto, Every City” and “Nothing Even Matters”. I was absolutely in love, and immediately added the CD to my birthday wish list.
Fast forward 28 years to this past Sunday evening’s Grammy Performance by Ms. Lauryn Hill herself. She took the spotlight in an incredible black gown, with a stage full of talented Black artists, to honor the late musicians D’angelo and Roberta Flack. You bet your bottom dollar I was EMOTIONAL. My friend LP literally called to check in on me (thanks, boo). While I adore Lauryn and the Fugees’ take on Roberta Flack’s “Killing me Softly”, Roberta’s version just can’t be topped.
L Boogie inspired me to revisit (and visit for the first time!) Robert Flack’s musical catalog. While that Kansas Day Dinner was being prepared, it was also serenaded by hours of Flack’s funky, sultry, and powerful vocals. I think that, in part, is why the event was so successful if I'm being honest.
Inspired by Lauryn Hill, in honor of Roberta Flack, in observance of Black History Month, and in preparation for Valentine’s Day, This week’s album recommendation is Roberta Flack’s 1970 Chapter Two. Pour a drink, slow dance in the kitchen, and let her music wash over you.

And remember that we wouldn’t have modern music without the Black artists. The heart and soul of the music we love as a society was built and inspired by enslaved people and the instruments, songs, and community that they carried with them from the homelands they were stolen from. This matters. History and context matter. Diversity matters.

Upcoming Events

We have SO MANY great events coming up!

Drinks & Thinks-Art After Hours-Free Event

Wednesday, Feb 25 | 7-8:30pm
Join the Beach Museum of Art Director Kent Smith and Head of Education Kim Belanger, for an interactive evening blending art, conversation, and cocktails. Explore your knowledge of art through playful engagement, discover stories behind works from the collection at the Beach Museum, and enjoy a hands-on creative experience designed for all comfort levels. The night is paired with themed cocktails inspired by the art, creating a social, low-pressure way to connect with creativity. If you are planning to join us for dinner before Drinks & Thinks we suggest a 5 or 5:30pm reservation.
Reserve your seat, space is limited

Drinks & Thinks with Sheila Glasper - FREE event
Wednesday, Mar 4 | 7-8:30pm
Sheila Glasper, the founder of SEG Media Collective and co-founder of the Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills will present From Vision to Victory: Redesigning Leadership for Every Woman a conversation on bold leadership and purpose.

Fix & Flourish-Mend It Day

Saturday, Mar 14 | 10am-1pm
Bring fabric items that need a little fixing . Free Will Donation.

Plant Bingo with Kistner's Flowers
Wednesday, Mar 25 | 7-8:30pm
Join Arrow Cocktail Lounge and Kistner's Flowers for a night of bingo and cocktails! Play bing, mark your card & win plants! $30 Play Fee.

Community Events

Recipe of the week!

Long time Arrow fans will remember Jeremy, our first marketing directer and an all around wonderful guy. Well he became obsessed with biscuits and gravy (ask him about Gravy on the Go if you get a chance) while working at Arrow and developed the drop biscuit recipe we still use to this day! We lovingly refer to this recipe as

AUNT JEREMIMAH’S BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

4 cups (20 oz) of flour
4 tsp (.7 oz) baking powder
2 tsp (.35 oz) sugar
1 ½ tsp (.4 oz) salt
1 tsp (.20 oz) baking soda
½ cup (4 oz) butter
2 ½ cups buttermilk
2 TBSP (1 oz) oil
Mix all dry ingredients
Melt butter, combine all wet ingredients
Mix dry ingredients with hands into wet until just combined
Be careful to not over stir

Use large ice cream scoop to scoop mounds onto baking sheet - makes ~12
Bake 9-10 minutes at 350 degrees

Thanks for reading!

r&b

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