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Bean Arrow targets independent coffee lovers

 
This blended latte is one of several specialty drinks you can order at Bean Arrow in Oldsmar. Photo courtesy of Bean Arrow.
This blended latte is one of several specialty drinks you can order at Bean Arrow in Oldsmar. Photo courtesy of Bean Arrow.
Published Dec. 1, 2017

OLDSMAR — After moving from Missouri to the Tampa Bay area last year, Chuck Johnson noticed a lack of locally owned coffee shops.

As he drove each morning, he only passed large, nationally recognized shops. In Missouri, he had owned a coffee shop near a college for two years, so he and his wife, Sheila Johnson, decided to open one in Oldsmar.

"Instead of griping about it, I just opened one," Chuck Johnson said. "I missed having a coffee shop."

The Bean Arrow offers hand-crafted coffee and coffee drinks made with high quality beans from Kaldi Coffee and Intelligentsia Coffee. A high end, specialty machine is used to make coffees such as Italian espresso, macchiato, and cappuccino.

Chuck Johnson said he enjoys educating others about the difference in quality of various coffee beans.

"I just love coffee," said Johnson.

Also on the menu are frappes, lattes, cold brewed coffee, and organic tea. Food offerings include muffins, pastries, and hand-made crepes.

In the short time that the Bean Arrow has been open, Chuck Johnson said he already has regular customers who come every day.

"It's been very well received," said Johnson.

The Bean Arrow is located in Bay Arbor Place at 3685 Tampa Road, No. 200. It is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (813) 328-4695, or visit facebook/thebeanarrow.

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