Our Story

Four Arrows Coffee LLC is a small batch specialty coffee roaster founded in 2019 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

In early 2018 our family was in pursuit of brewing great coffee at home. Finally in November of 2018 we locked in on a vision to have a licensed coffee roasting facility. With that vision we started following the arrows, one step at a time, and the Lord continued to provide and open doors until we obtained it in June 2019.

Four Arrows comes from a few verses in the book of Psalm; “Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them.” Psalm 127:4-5a. God has graciously given us four arrows, they are some of our greatest gifts and our wildest adventure.

Also, arrows are a symbol of direction and of leading. We believe our direction comes from the Lord. He has lead us through good, good things as well as difficult and heartbreaking things, but our confidence is in Him and that all things are for our good and His glory.

Life’s an adventure, start with coffee and follow the arrows.

Meet Rex and Lex, husband and wife, owners of Uptown Coffee Company. Their coffee shop is located in front of the Uptown Snug, in the historic Memorial Hall. 

Rex and Lex are deeply community-oriented, viewing their coffee shop as the living room of Uptown Marion. You'll find them involved in everything from summer farmers markets to the daily operations of Uptown Coffee, where they're dedicated to sourcing the perfect beans and cultivating a welcoming atmosphere.

Rex, a chef from Chicago with a lifelong passion for coffee, is a self-proclaimed hobby enthusiast. Don't hesitate to ask him about coffee, food, cars, or bikes—especially after he's had his triple espresso! Lex, with her background in music and a passion for entrepreneurship, handles the business side of things. She thrives on growing the business, spending time outdoors, and training their beloved dog, David.