Queen Beans Espresso

fayetteville has a coffee scene that punches harder than most arkansas cities its size, and a good chunk of that reputation runs through places that take espresso seriously rather than treating it as an afterthought to a flavored latte menu. queen beans espresso on m.l.k. jr blvd is one of those places. regulars here are not casual about it, the kind of crowd that comes back often enough to have a standing order. if you're the sort of person who wants your espresso pulled with actual intention rather than convenience, this address is worth keeping. the focus stays tight, which in specialty coffee is usually a sign that the people behind the counter know what they're doing and aren't spreading themselves thin. come for a straight shot on a slow weekday morning on m.l.k. jr blvd and you'll understand why the regulars keep returning.