Onyx Coffee Lab will open a new 4,780-square-foot location in Fayetteville as part of the Drake Farms mixed-use development, the project’s developers announced Tuesday. The coffee chain and roaster, which was founded in Fayetteville, will be the first commercial tenant in the 165-acre project located at 2828 N. Mansfield Avenue, just off Gregg Avenue.
Drake Farms is a significant undertaking by Specialized Real Estate Group, encompassing apartments, homes, and 1.3 million square feet of healthcare, medical, and commercial space. The development aims to integrate retail and service amenities that reflect the character of Northwest Arkansas, and Onyx Coffee Lab’s inclusion aligns with that vision.
With roots in Fayetteville, Onyx Coffee Lab has grown into a regional brand known for its coffee roasting and innovative café concepts. Its upcoming presence at Drake Farms adds a local entrepreneurial element to the large-scale development, complementing the broader mix of residential and commercial components planned for the site.
Specialized Real Estate Group emphasized the connection to local businesses when announcing Onyx Coffee Lab’s role in the project. The company highlighted Onyx as an example of “being deeply rooted in Northwest Arkansas” and creating thoughtful experiences for visitors, signaling the development’s commitment to community-driven commercial tenants.
The 165-acre Drake Farms project represents one of the larger mixed-use developments underway in Fayetteville, with a focus on healthcare-related commercial facilities alongside housing and retail. This mix aims to support ongoing growth in Benton County by providing new residential choices and services within close proximity.
Fayetteville has increasingly seen developments that combine medical, residential, and retail functions to accommodate the region’s expanding population and healthcare sector. The integration of a recognizable local brand like Onyx Coffee Lab into Drake Farms enhances the project’s appeal by connecting everyday community needs with lifestyle and commercial amenities.
Onyx Coffee Lab’s expansion into Drake Farms arrives at a time when Northwest Arkansas continues to see investments in both real estate and commercial ventures that respond to shifting demographics and economic drivers. The development’s sizable investment in healthcare and medical space reflects the region’s growing reputation as a hub for medical services and innovation.
While initial development phases will focus on commercial and healthcare infrastructure, housing components are also planned, potentially providing residents closer access to amenities like Onyx Coffee Lab’s café. This setup could facilitate neighborhood engagement and retention, important considerations for large-scale mixed-use projects in the area.
The announcement marks a notable addition to Fayetteville’s economic landscape, underscoring the continued expansion of local businesses at the center of development projects. Onyx Coffee Lab’s decision to anchor the commercial side of Drake Farms reinforces the importance of homegrown companies in shaping the city’s commercial growth.
Source: Fayetteville Flyer
