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homecafesusalake cityThe Busy Bean Coffee-Lake City

The Busy Bean Coffee-Lake City

1313 AR-18, Lake City, AR 72437
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their cold brew hits different when you need something that actually wakes you up. the busy bean sits on ar-18 where lake city keeps its caffeine supply steady, and you'll find the kind of place that doesn't overthink what it does well. they know their way around espresso drinks, but the real move might be sticking with that cold brew or trying whatever seasonal blend they're running. the space works for laptop sessions or quick stops between errands, nothing fancy but nothing pretending to be more than it is. you won't find elaborate latte art competitions here, just solid coffee made by people who show up every day and know what they're doing. when you're driving through town and need something better than gas station coffee, this spot delivers without making a whole thing about it. grab the cold brew on ice.

curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 10 Jun 2026

nri score53
buzz0
local cred20%

phone

(870) 393-6770

website

www.thebusybeanco.com/

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google reviews

26

avg rating

4.9

local cred

20%

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