delicious vegan options Cute cafe Would come here again thanks for supporting the vegans!!! read more

We've been to Kollective multiple times before and specifically came back because we loved our drinks the last time. We drove all the way from Little Rock to Hot Springs to celebrate my birthday, and I wanted to start my day by coming here for coffee. I understand it's busy. The line was long, but we stood in it like everyone else, waited our turn, and were about to spend $51 on coffee and breakfast for our family. Unfortunately, the gentleman taking orders (mustache and piercing in between the eyes) acted as though we were the greatest inconvenience in the world. As we were deciding what everyone wanted and placing our order, he was visibly irritated, sighing and looking like he was holding back an eye roll whenever we spoke to him. I initially wondered if I was reading too much into his demeanor, but as soon as we walked away, both my husband and my 12-year-old independently commented on his attitude and how uncomfortable the interaction was. When even a 12-year-old notices how annoyed an employee seems to be by customers simply ordering, there's a problem. I don't expect someone working a busy counter to be bubbly or put on a performance for me. But basic friendliness--or at minimum, not making customers feel like a burden for ordering--is a pretty reasonable expectation. If someone dislikes interacting with customers that much, having him be the person taking orders seems like an odd choice. Even worse, the coffee I had specifically been looking forward to wasn't nearly as good as it was the last time we visited. This time it tasted noticeably less rich and almost watered down. My husband did enjoy his matcha, but between the quality of my drink, spending $51 on our order, and being made to feel like an inconvenience simply for placing it, the entire experience was incredibly disappointing--especially as the start of my birthday. We came in genuinely excited to return because we'd had such a good experience here before. Unfortunately, we left feeling like we probably won't be back. -I got a raspberry-rose latte (meh) -Husband got an iced matcha latte (Loved it) -Daughter had a grilled cheese sandwich (she said it was fine, not the best) -Banana bread slice and pumpkin bread slice. Those were pretty good read more

Coffee is great, and the service was spectacular. I asked for cinnamon in my latte, and she steamed the cinnamon in it to flavor and then also sprinkled cinnamon. Yum! My husband normally likes white roast. They only serve, medium and roast. He ordered a medium roast coffee and instead, it was real good. The ambience is I chill and relaxed. Comfortable seating inside and even outside. read more

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Super cute coffee spot in downtown Hot Springs. We circled for parking for a while and parked a few blocks down but the long line to order told us it would be well worth the wait. The drinks were excellent. I had a hot chai latte and was surprised by how mild the sweetness was. I really enjoyed the flavor, and didn't feel like it was bogged down with syrup. I also ordered the build your own bagel, which unfortunately I don't have a picture of. The ordering process was a little bit daunting with lots of different options. I ended up choosing ham, cheese, and avocado. It came out hot and fresh and was the perfect quick brunch before we set off to check out the square. read more

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Visiting Hot Springs for the first time and looked up coffee/tea shops in the area and this is the most recommended. Went in on a Sunday at 11 am and they were busy! Great food options, very vegetarian and vegan friendly. I ordered an Egg Florence and it seriously was one of my favorite things I've eaten in Hot Springs! The breakfast is better than Pancake Shop, which is a very popular breakfast place just down the street, but I think Kollective's food is much more delicious. Also ordered Halo and Jasmine Lily Tower bloom teas-- both were also fabulous! Only complaint would be the menu size on the tvs-- font is tiny and very difficult to read, and the seating wasn't great. Overall, staff was great and food was delicious! read more

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A friendly place to come for coffee. Every time we travel through Hot Springs, we stop here for our morning, coffee and breakfast sandwich and of course, a scone to go. The staff are all very knowledgeable and have a huge variety of coffee and drinks. read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Konrad was excellent!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

It's been eight years since I've been here and the place is doubled in size. The ambience is very 1992, which is very cool and the guy that's the head man in charge is also very cool. He's attentive and very personable now when it comes to the food I had blooming tea and eggs Florentine. The tea was OK, the plating it itself was a beautiful presentation, but there was no taste. And for the price tag of $25 I just needed some type of seasoning. read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Blooming Flower Tea w/ Eggs Florentine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Food: This... is described as a "white bean soup." It--is NOT. This, is a 'vegetable' or nearly a 'minestrone' soup. I have a nightshade allergy. I spent $ on something I cannot eat--because of FALSE description. And, I'm hungry now 'to boot.' Service: The only/best part/experience (the soup was ZERO), is the toast points and the delightful kitchen staffer who hand delivered my order. Ambiance: The ambiance is excellent. (This time) doesn't make up for the big FAIL on the soup. read more

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Lovely local coffee shop located on the NW side of bath house row. Sometimes it's hard to find coffee outside of Starbucks and this was perfect. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Slightly hipster vibe. Coffee was fantastic. They serve a small menu of food, coffees, and a good selection of tea as well. There is limited on street parking as well as public lots. read more

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I visited for the first time this morning, and had to come again in the afternoon because the drinks were just that good! Fun and friendly staff, fast service, and a TON of tea and coffee options. Former barista seal of approval read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Large iced lavender honey latte in a to-go cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

This is a great coffee shop. The owner is a friendly gentleman who wants to make sure his customers are happy, even when there's challenge to find decent parking outside. I ordered a mocha, which he added some cinnamon (at my request) and it came out excellent. My husband enjoyed the brew and we ended up purchasing some local beans to take home. Coffee beans that, according to the owner, are award winning in the world. The shop is big, but the chairs aren't as comfortable to sit in for too long. I would still return again. read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Great trendy coffee shop. Industrial vibe, perfect for meeting with friends. Indoor and outdoor seating. Coffee was perfectly balanced and smooth. Batista was friendly and helpful. read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Living in NWA I'm used to Onyx Coffee. It was refreshing to find excellent coffee with delicious pastries and snacks, good music, and exceptional service! Best part- They serve Onyx Coffee! When I return to Hot Springs, Kollective Coffee + Tea will be on list! read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Excellent food and ambiance - the quiet bustle of a coffeehouse but not overly loud or distracting. There was a steady stream of people on a Monday morning. Though I'm a coffee drinker (see photo), there were a lot of tea options for those preferring tea. read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Cafe latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Gosh, what a complete disappointment. I've been jumping for a poppyseed bagel with locks and cream cheese for sometime and I could've sworn they used to have it on their menu. I made my way all the way down to bathhouse Road and finally acquired parking. Walked in and it smelled wonderful, location is bright and airy, and unique with a blend of old world castle meets mid-century modern And decorated in local artists work. As I step near the counter, they had nice big TVs displaying their extensive mania, but the problem is the font is so small. You can't read them if you wear glasses. So I figured for sure they had to have at least one or two printed menus at the register. I waited my turn and asked her if they had a menu and she immediately bark me " NO.... I've told my boss several times that we need one, but she doesn't want to encourage the expense. " I politely explained that a QR code that could be scanned by anybody's cell phone could easily take care of that issue and would be simple to edit/make changes to any menu pricing descriptions for graphics. She just stared at me blankly. I ordered a bagel with lox and cream cheese because I still couldn't read the damn menu. It was too far away and the font was too small. I don't know if she was having a bad day or what, but she barked again "we don't have locks, we can't keep salmon and fresh here"... apparently the young lady has no clue that blocks or smoked salmon in a simple refrigerator would take care of that. Then she said, besides it's too expensive." I'll be the one that decides what's too expensive, sweetheart. If customers are asking for it then maybe you should at least investigate as a business owner what they want. Regardless, the Kurt interchange that I had with this lady was not deserved, I wasn't rude, in fact I was Exceptionally nice to her, asking about her day, and that just seemed to irritate her further. Again, most likely something that I'm not even aware of is going on here, but to take it out on your customers is unnecessary and very unprofessional. And also doesn't make one feel very welcomed or want to come back. My bagel arrived, toasted and cold. Neither of which I asked for. The coffee was supposed to be a dark wind, and I could see through it when she put it in the only cup they had available, which was a medium, even though I got charged for a large. As a hole, I realize that they're in a tourist trap portion of town, but my gosh, comparing my experience to the reviews. It's like I'm in a completely different business. Normally, I give a business three chances before I avoid them, but this was such a nasty experience and then she added her own tip on top of it. All, I won't be back. And neither should be here. read more

I got the maple spice iced latte with oat milk. It was good, I think I would get something else next time. Atmosphere is cool. Kind of grunge like. Service was great as well. Will come back. read more

The flavors available for the coffees are a good selection of sugar free and regular. They do have half and half which makes this a great option for a creamier coffee. The staff working there was great, which helped with deciding on what to order. The restaurant had some good seats that were cozy and offered a great scene with the shop slightly backed up against the mountain rock, you can see it out of the extra large glass window in the back part of the shop. read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Wall to wall people in a cafe is a great sign. Kollective deserves the crowd! Friendly staff and great quality coffee! Perfect before a Sunday morning hike. I wish I had had more time to linger in the comfortable seating! read more

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Nice little coffee shop, have wine as well. We just grabbed coffee to go but seems like a nice place to hang out all. Service was good.

Love this concept, the coffee, the teas. Really enjoyed the migas and music! Street parking was ok, not a big line but we visited on a Monday. read more

Kollective serves Onyx coffee roasted in NW Arkansas. Onyx is known within the coffee world for its quality. The coffee shop is located at the head of Bathhouse Row in a 100 year old building, so the vibes are on point with the coffee. The folks are real friendly too! read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Drip coffee and Earl Grey Scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

My family was visiting Hot Springs for a weekend, and this cafe was located within walking distance from the main shopping areas and bathhouses, and given the many plantbased health conscious options on their menu, we decided to give it a try. Wow this place is popular! We arrived around 11:45, and there was a line to the door, so we waited almost 20 minutes just to order and then another 10 for the food. There was still a line when we left around 1pm. Thankfully plenty of seating, so there was usually a table or 2 always available at a time. We tried: -the hummus ($9, 10/10 very good, went light on the naan relative to the amount of hummus given) -the vegan gyros ($14, 9/10, too salty for my taste) -the soup of the day ($7 for a bowl, 5/10, spinach and feta when we went; very very salty and too cheesy) -detox salad ($13.50, 4/10, simple and dressing was too sweet). We originally wanted their quinoa salad, but they were out when we went. Seems like their food was hit or miss with some things tasting great but others weren't. Service was excellent though! read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Vegan gyros ($14) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

This place was amazing ! Their employees are extremely helpful, sweet, attentive and informative. I was craving matcha, and when I was placing an order the employee let me know before hand that the matcha is not automatically sweet, which I loved the heads up so i can order accordingly!! The matcha was made extraordinarily delicious I ordered an iced matcha with oat milk, SF vanilla and lavender. Once again the employee let me know that the lavender isn't SF, I wish i caught this employees name so i can shout them out but sadly I didn't !! I would totally come again and if i was a local, I would be here everyday !! This coffeehouse is both for socializing and for doing work. :) Their playlist was also very good, I shazamed a few songs during my time there. read more

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Had a great coffee on a gloomy day. Service was great and atmosphere was very chill.

Food is fabulous, scones are warm and moist. Coffee has fabulous notes and lots of milk and flavoring options. Bagel breakfast sandwich came out steaming hot and so yummy. It's a busy, noisy place but not loud to the point you can't enjoy yourself and sit And visit. Always come here when I'm in town. read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Bagel breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Stopped in during a cold snap. While I don't drink coffee, my husband does. He enjoyed his coffee and I loved the freshly brewed tea. The bakery items are fresh and baked in house. Do yourself a favor and stop in! read more

No one in my party liked their drinks (we all got a seasonal latte) but the place was cute and the service was good/friendly. The pastries and drinks were very overpriced as well. Food menu sounded good but did not try. Overall I wouldn't go back but does seem like a nice hang out. Would just try something else. read more

Ordered food and coffee while here. My sons liked their frappe drinks and my husband and I were underwhelmed. I ordered a cortado with oatmilk. I received a single shot of espresso without a trace of oatmilk that I paid extra for. The Huevos Ranchero served on naan was an interesting touch. The avocado fresh, eggs done perfect and salsa was good. I think I would have preferred it on sourdough. It was underwhelming. My sons ordered turkey Sammie's that were huge but were not very tasty. I tried them to see what if my sons were just being picky but the sauce on them was a vinegar-based (?) sauce that did not taste great. I think they're trying to be fancy, but over complicated simple items that could have delivered well with a more straightforward profile. The price was exorbitant for a simple coffee shop and I wish we would have stopped at the pancake house just a few doors down. read more

What an adorable bohemian stylised coffee and tea shop. I have never seen so many tea options to choose from, and the sugar free syrup offerings for the espresso or coffee puts every Starbucks and every mother coffee shop I've been to shame. This place is a gem and the pinnacle of what a coffee & tea shop should be! Well done, and the severe ...excellent read more

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Came here several times during my trip. Great atmosphere, coffee and noshes. The folks that work there are great. Highly recommend the eggs Florentine. read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Eggs Florentine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

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The best little restaurant in Hot Springs. The food is fresh and light, which is exactly what I'm looking for in a meal before or after a spa treatment. (We are in Spa City, after all, so a heavy meal before a mineral bath won't do.) At Kollective Coffee + Tea, you'll find lots of salads, hummus, fruit, yogurt, keto wraps, tea, and vegan/gluten-free baked goods. I learned that the chef has a Mediterranean background, and when I saw that the special of the day was a vegan falafel with sweet potato chips, I had to get that. It was the right thing to do! The pita was soft and held an abundance of falafel, cucumber, tomato, parsley and hummus. I didn't want to stop eating. The falafel came with a side of sweet potato chips, which were -- hand to god -- the best sweet potato chips I've ever eaten. They were light and crispy, not at all oily, and just perfect. I keep thinking about this meal. If I come back to Hot Springs, I'm coming back to Kollective and praying that they're serving the falafel that day. I haven't even mentioned the huge variety of tea that they offer here: green tea, white tea, blooming tea, black tea, oolong tea, puerh tea, matcha, herbal, rooibos -- I'm sure I'm missing some. They serve most of the tea either hot or over ice. I visited in the springtime, so I got an iced sakura (cherry blossom) tea, which was both beautifully blush pink and delicately delicious. The atmosphere is very welcoming and calm, with lots of places to relax. It's kind of funky and hippie-ish in this place. And it makes sense, because another thing I found out is that the owner of Kollective used to live in Southern California, and took his inspiration for the restaurant from a beloved restaurant in Orange County called Gypsy Den! If you're one of the 0.01% who is reading this and knows that I'm talking about, you will know what I'm talking about with the vibe. The vibe here is Appalachian Gypsy Den. To sum up: Great fresh food, a thoughtful menu, an abundance of tea, and a friendly, warm space. This is a must-visit restaurant in Hot Springs. read more

Good coffee, nice people and a comfortable environment. My issue and I must admit it is with the majority of coffee shops. My lattes are always cappuccino's in disguise. Why does my latte have 3" of foam on top. I almost dislocated my shoulder picking it up expecting there to be a little weight in the cup. Is this laziness or lack of knowledge on the barista's part. Anyway I need to remember to always ask for a "lite foam". read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - (Latte) but really a cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

I love this place! The best lemon bars ever!! The staff is friendly & the ambiance is great. Can't say enough good stuff about everything I've ordered from this place & the friendly service I got. read more

Needing a little caffeine pick me up before beginning the days adventures, we walked over from our hotel to try Kollective coffee + tea. I ordered one of their seasonal beverages, which was a pumpkin spice shaken espresso. My husband ordered a classic black Americano while my father ordered a chai tea latte. Unfortunately, all of our drinks were slightly off. My beverage was way toosweet - sickly sweet. My dad was not a fan of the chai they used in his latte and my husband said that his Americano tasted burnt. Not the best representation of the coffee scene in Hot Springs, Arkansas, but maybe we just caught them on an off day. read more

Best coffee and breakfast in town if you appreciate a good presentation. Make sure to ask for a real cup when you order your latte. read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Breakfast bowl of goodness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Great coffee shop and cafe. Very convenient and central location. The vast menu offers a wide variety of different tea and coffee options, as well as food. I was pleasantly surprised to find that there are gluten free bakery items! There are vegan options as well. Street parking is available. read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Stopped in for our morning coffee while visiting Hot Springs. It's a super cool place with plenty of space for sitting. Coffee came out fast and baristas were kind. Gor the pumpkin shaken espresso which wasn't my absolute favorite. For me there was a weird after taste but that may just be my opinion. The turmeric cinnamon latte was perfection though! Tasted like a spiced cinnamon roll so was the perfect fall drink! read more

Kollective Coffee + Tea - Pumpkin shaken espresso Turmeric cinnamon latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

I love a good coffee shop and upon entering the building it just makes you want to get cozy. The have so many options for drinks and food. I didn't try any food this time but the coffee is phenomenal. Staff is very informative and provided some key education on the different kinds of coffee. I definitely will be stopping by before I head out of town. read more

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Awesome place! Sooo vibey and coffee was great. Had a bagel which was good too. Great atmosphere and baristas were nice.

Blew us out of the water! Workers were super friendly and talkative, all seemed really cheerful working together. The coffee and food were amazing, we actually ordered more. The old buildings interior was super charming and cozy. Absolutely loved this place! read more

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