Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Arkansas

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Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Arkansas

The Root Cafe
The Root Cafe
4.6 (1788 ratings)
Chill cafe with a patio offering sandwiches & salads made with locally sourced ingredients.
1500 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
American restaurantCafeHamburger restaurantSandwich shopVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Located Downtown in the old Sweden cream building, The Root is a tremendously popular farm-to-table breakfast and lunch spot that offers a number of delicious vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. They source 100% of the meat, eggs, and bread they serve, as well as the majority of their vegetables, fruits, nuts, and cheeses from small farms and producers in Arkansas. Menu highlights include eggs banh mi, house-made brats and burgers, and sweet potato fries."
Community Bakery
Community Bakery
4.5 (1178 ratings)
1200 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
BakeryCafeCoffee shopCookie shopDessert shopEspresso barInternet cafeWedding bakery
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Although the Community Bakery has had a few different owners throughout the years, it is still famous and most visited for its homemade cakes and recipes its bakers have been using for 60 years. Serving everything from breakfast, sandwiches and warm soups, to scrumptious wedding cakes or typical European pastries, the place is never empty, especially during holidays when its seasonal desserts come into play."
Mentioned by Pip and the City
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"They also have the most delicious cakes and loaves of bread you can imagine. Its long history means that many of the recipes used 60 years ago are still in use today. Their cake cabinet is a sight to behold and I had to fight the urge to buy “all the cakes”."
Mentioned by Little Rock Soiree
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"King cakes come in three varieties: cream cheese, raspberry and praline and pecan at $19.95 each. They also have fleur de lis sugar cookies for 60 cents a piece or $6 for a dozen."
Mugs Cafe | Argenta
Mugs Cafe | Argenta
4.4 (699 ratings)
Specialty coffee & espresso drinks along with breakfast & lunch fare in a relaxed, modern space.
515 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, USA
Coffee shopCafeRestaurant
Nexus Coffee and Creative
Nexus Coffee and Creative
4.8 (579 ratings)
301 President Clinton Ave Suite AB, Little Rock, AR 72201, USA
Coffee shopCafe
Starbucks
Starbucks
4.1 (779 ratings)
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
917 Broadway St, Little Rock, AR 72201, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee storeEspresso barInternet cafe
Starbucks
Starbucks
3.9 (86 ratings)
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72201, USA
Coffee shopCafeCoffee storeEspresso bar
Mugs Cafe | Heights
Mugs Cafe | Heights
4.3 (99 ratings)
5719 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72207, USA
Cafe
TCBY
TCBY
4.1 (127 ratings)
Bright chain yogurt shop serving up varied frozen treats & chilled coffee drinks.
11418 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72211, USA
Frozen yogurt shopCafeDessert shopIce cream shop
Hillcrest Little Bakery
Hillcrest Little Bakery
4.6 (96 ratings)
203 N Van Buren St, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
BakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeRestaurant
Mentioned by SpareFoot Moving Guides
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"Although you may pay a premium for the idyllic location central Hillcrest provides, this trendy neighborhood is located just west Little Rock’s downtown area and acts as the home to many of the city’s most beloved restaurants and bars. The neighborhood belongs to the National Register of Historic Places for its dedication to conserving the architecture and character of many of the city’s most unique bungalow-style homes. Hillcrest has recently been named one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the city thanks to the prominence of historically preserved homes and parks in the neighborhood, as well as its abundance of renovated homes and businesses in the area."
Capitol Bistro
Capitol Bistro
4.5 (30 ratings)
1401 W Capitol Ave # D, Little Rock, AR 72201, USA
CafeRestaurant

Best Nightlife in Arkansas

So Restaurant Bar
So Restaurant Bar
4.3 (246 ratings)
Classy bistro providing refined seafood & meat dishes with wine & cocktails in a rustic-style space.
3610 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
American restaurantBarFine dining restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantSteak houseWine bar
Mentioned by VacationIdea
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"SO Restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas, is the perfect spot for couples to relax and unwind, or enjoy a romantic evening out. SO’s inviting atmosphere is a testament to its rustic chic style, and their friendly wait staff. SO Restaurant prides itself on using the freshest quality ingredients, sourcing produce from local farmers."
Rock n Roll Sushi
Rock n Roll Sushi
4.4 (145 ratings)
1224 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
Sushi restaurantAsian fusion restaurantBar
Mentioned by AY Magazine
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"Rock N Roll Sushi, a music-themed, southeast regional chain, has rocked Little Rock’s sushi scene over the past year with two successful location openings, one along Chenal Parkway and more recently in the SoMa district. Each restaurant has been well-received for the fun atmosphere and overall laid-back approach to sushi. As you might expect, rock ‘n’ roll predominates, both on the menu and in the décor."
Electric Cowboy
Electric Cowboy
3.9 (127 ratings)
Western-themed nightclub with a huge dance floor, drink specials & country music.
9515 I-30, Little Rock, AR 72209, USA
Night clubBar
Mentioned by About Little Rock
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"For the more Southern among us, the Electric Cowboy (formerly BJ's) offers country music (some top 40 stuff is mixed in) and line dancing. They also have a mechanical bull, the occasional wet t-shirt contest and other similar entertainment, pool tables and big screen TVs. This is the bar your mother warned you about."

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Arkansas

Heights Corner Market
Heights Corner Market
4.5 (52 ratings)
5018 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72207, USA
Grocery storeCoffee shopRestaurant
Mentioned by Little Rock Soiree
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"The cozy Heights grocer offers more than just fresh local produce — Walter’s Green Room also doubles as a perfect event space for the holidays. The Heights Corner Market team can host your group of up to 45 people or more if you include the entire market space. The market’s chef will meet with you and help create the perfect menu for the evening."
McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli
4.3 (494 ratings)
Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.
4842 N Hills Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116, USA
Sandwich shopDeliFamily restaurantFast food restaurantRestaurantSalad shopSoup restaurantSoup shop
Fox & Hound
Fox & Hound
3.6 (65 ratings)
Burgers, flatbreads & other American fare, plus cocktails, in a sports-bar setting.
2800 Lakewood Village Dr N, North Little Rock, AR 72116, USA
Bar & grillBarRestaurant
Mentioned by About Little Rock
Best Little Rock Night Life
"Fox and the Hound is a chain sports bar located in North Little Rock. You, or someone in your party, must be a member to get in (it's just a $5 fee). They have pool tables, dart boards and televisions galore."

Best Family Restaurants in Arkansas

Church's Chicken
Church's Chicken
3.5 (466 ratings)
Fast-food chain offering fried chicken, sandwiches, wings & Southern-influenced sides.
1401 Dr, Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
Chicken restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurant
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
3.8 (219 ratings)
BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
9401 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72227, USA
Barbecue restaurantBox lunch supplierCatering food and drink supplierCatererChicken wings restaurantFamily restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSouthern restaurant (US)
U.S. Pizza Co. Hillcrest
U.S. Pizza Co. Hillcrest
4.4 (631 ratings)
Long-running pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus sandwiches, beer & wine.
2710 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
Pizza restaurantFamily restaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"Ordered the supreme salad off with doordash and it' was good but I had to pay extra for veggies and dressing and they didn't even include them More reviews"

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