Archie's

Archie’s Sandwichery A playful take on a diner style sandwich shop located on the corner of Walton and 3rd St in Bentonville, AR. Positioned along the popular Coler bike trail and adjacent to the Coler Crossing apartment complex the site offers prime visibility and foot traffic. With its bright pops of color to match the store’s branding and subtle wood elements to compliment them the space catches one’s eye and invites them to stop by.

The client’s primary goal was to create a space that was not only functional but comfortable and inviting to patrons. This was achieved through thoughtful material choices and space planning to get the most efficient use out of the small space.

The location of this space was key in creating a cohesive design, with the bright colors on the interior it flows seamlessly into the bright colored murals of Coler Crossing. Creating a functional space in such small quarters was the biggest challenge; however, this was achieved by optimizing a “layered” kitchen approach with different stages of the cooking/cleaning/serving process laid out in order of completion. This meant dishes were in the back, then sandwich toppings prep, then the sandwich line, and finally the register to take and distribute food orders. The bar portion of the shop lines the side of the production line ensuring that food production isn’t disrupted by bar service.