participant
Coffee & Beer

Bella Vista is awesome.

But where are the places to eat and drink? We’re fixing that.

Participant is a coffee shop, taproom, and gathering place built by the people who show up.

why participant?

Great places don’t happen by accident. They’re built by the people who participate.

Bella vista needs a place like this.

Good drinks, good food, and a place that just feels right. Participant is built to be more than a coffee shop or taproom - it’s a place where you’re always welcome, where the service is personal, and where you want to spend time.

Coffee

Good coffee matters. We source from top-tier roasters and make sure every cup is worth drinking. Whether you’re grabbing a pre-work caffeine hit or sitting down for a proper espresso, this coffee keeps up.

Beer

Tired of the same two beers? Our taps rotate with the best we can get our hands on—always fresh, always cold, and always worth drinking. Whether you’re into crisp post-ride lagers or big, hop-forward IPAs, we’ve got you covered.

FOOD

Good food, no shortcuts. Real ingredients, made fresh - because you deserve better than something pulled from a freezer. Think legit breakfast burritos, solid post-ride fuel, and chef pop-ups worth showing up for.

We do this together

We do this together

We’re building Participant differently.

Participant isn’t a formula. It’s not a chain. It’s a place built by and for the people who show up—starting now.

Make participant a reality.

pledge

This doesn’t happen without people like you. Your pledge doesn’t just launch Participant—it shapes what it becomes.

For now, just sign up. We’ll collect your pledge when we confirm our location.

Founding
Member
$499

You’re a Day-One. Participant exists because people like you believed in it first. This place will always be yours.

Benefits:

  • $250 gift card when participant opens.

  • 25% off at Participant forever.

  • 3 month subscription to Participant Coffee Club (2x 12oz beans delivered monthly - $147 Value).

  • Participant Hat

  • 30% off all pre-launch merch

  • First right of refusal on all Participant Equity Capital Raises.

Support
crew
$99

For less than a race entry or a round of golf, you can help build the gathering place Bella Vista needs.

Benefits:

  • $50 gift card when Participant Opens.

  • 1 month subscription to Participant Coffee Club (2x 12oz beans delivered monthly - $49 Value).

  • 15% off all pre-launch merch.

  • Insider updates + first access to events and merch.

FAQs

  • We’re in discussions to secure a high-visibility location that aligns with Bella Vista’s growth and lifestyle. The ideal spot will be easily accessible, close to trails, golf, and community hubs—somewhere that feels like the natural gathering place for locals. We’re being intentional about choosing a location that sets Participant up for long-term success. If you’re interested in updates, join our Founding Membership and be the first to know when we announce our home base!

  • Because the best places are built by the people who actually want them.

    The Founding Membership allows us to create something tailored to what locals actually want while giving early supporters real perks for being part of the movement. This model also helps us launch in a smart, sustainable way, ensuring that Participant is more than just a great idea—it’s a thriving, long-term gathering place for Bella Vista.

  • One of the core ideas behind Participant is that it’s built by the people who want it most—and that includes investment. We’re working on a model that will allow our earliest supporters to have first access to future equity rounds, ensuring that the people who help bring Participant to life have the opportunity to grow with it.

    Right now, the best way to get involved is through the Founding Membership, which gives you exclusive perks and first right of refusal on future investment opportunities. When we’re ready to open up investment, you’ll be the first to know.

  • We’re locals who saw the same problem you did—Bella Vista has world-class trails, incredible golf, and a thriving community, but nowhere that really feels like home to grab coffee, a beer, or a great meal. So instead of waiting for someone else to build it, we decided to do it ourselves. Participant is built by the people who live here, for the people who live here—and we’re inviting you to be part of it from day one.

    Check out the Team page for more details.

  • Absolutely! There’s no pressure to commit right away. But if you’re even considering joining, we’d love for you to pledge your support now—it’s completely non-binding, but it makes a huge difference in helping us secure a location and show the demand from the community.

    The more people who raise their hand early, the faster we can bring Participant to life. And when you’re ready to lock in, we’ll be here.

  • I’d love to chat! If you have questions, ideas, or just want to learn more, reach out to me on our contact page.

    You can also dive deeper into the how, what, and why behind Participant by checking out our Journal—it’s where we share our vision, updates, and behind-the-scenes thinking as we build this together.