A can't miss local jewel on the I-40 and US 70 corridor in eastern Arkansas. Talk about down home…read morewelcoming vibe--everything is positive, from relaxed but totally clean setting to the table talk. Clearly a local place but open to everyone. Food is prepared fresh, it's tasty and filling. Indeed among the best patty melts I have had anywhere in the nation. Fresh hand-made patties--cooked just right with a perfect amount of grilled onions. Homemade desserts too--the heath bar sheet cake was outstanding. You serve your own drinks--solid iced tea. My only complaint--they were out of tater tots and the crinkle fries were not consistently crisp. Lots of parking, for whatever you are driving.

We love it when our drive back and forth to Nashville is timed right to allow us to grab a meal at…read morethis lovely family-owned and run diner. The service is great, food is hot and yummy, and the people are full of smiles and joy. Thank you for always being a bright stop on our travels.

As a northerner stepping into a Southern-style spot, I have to agree with another Yelp reviewer…read moreabout the sweet tea. It's not that true Southern sweet tea you hear legends about -- the kind that practically hugs your soul and spikes your dentist's anxiety -- but honestly, it's not bad at all if you're trying to watch your sugar. Consider it "Midwest sweet." Polite. Respectable. Not trying to put you into a sugar coma. Now let's talk food. My kiddos ordered the popcorn chicken and mini dogs -- and as any parent knows, the highest culinary honor is the empty plate. They ate every last bite. From my 5-year-old, that's basically a Michelin star review. My husband had the BBQ burger. When asked for a detailed description, I received his usual top-tier food critique vocabulary: "It was good." I ordered the BBQ bacon chicken with tots. The tater tots deserve their own moment -- perfectly crisp, not oily, and seasoned just right. The chicken itself leaned a little on the dry side, but the BBQ sauce definitely stepped in and saved the day. Overall? I'd definitely stop here again -- especially over chain restaurant which seem to be the only other commonly options in the next town over. This place feels like the better pick when you want something satisfying without the big-chain blah.

The good here is amazing! The breakfast is cooked to order. The lunch specials are the best deal…read moreyou will find in the area. The staff is extremely nice and friendly.

We recently stopped by on our road trip and was so glad that we did. The service was fantastic and…read morethe food even better. It's hard to find places that will serve farm fresh food but this place does!!! It was a fantastic, filling breakfast that satisfied us all. If we are ever in the area, we will be stopping by.

A really neat little eclectic restaurant. The food is farm to table. It was very good. The…read moreemployees were very friendly.

Stopped here on a drive from Nashville to East Texas and couldn't have had a better experience! The…read morefood was amazing, the staff was so attentive, and our dog was doted on and given treats, as well! Loved the overall vibe and would definitely stop here if passing through again. My teenage daughter even said she wished we lived closer because her food was so good.

A place of this quality in the boonets of Arkansas. This could just as well be a four star eatery…read morein a big city for simple meals. The decor, cleanliness are fabulous. Great layout. The plating is being done by someone who has trained where eyes provide appetite. Possibly Johnson & Wales, but I digress. About three weeks ago on a Friday or Saturday. The Game & Fish we're across the street giving out trees

Lain was our server. SHE WAS ON POINT. Food? Bf and I killed our plates clean. Caramel oat milk…read moreiced latte=chef's kiss. Clean open space. Hope the manager/owner reads this!

This would have been a 5 star, I really enjoyed the food.....BUT I'm not sure I would come back…read morehere unless the restaurant changed its policy. As soon as I walked into this place, a homeless and/or strung out man was sitting next to the door on the chairs. He was yelling and causing a scene. The staff didn't really do anything about it, they just pretended he wasn't there. As a paying customer this was unacceptable. If I would have had my family there it would have been a bigger deal because you never know how those type of people are going to behave. The food itself was very good, I had the big bad scramble and a biscuit with it. The scramble was very filling with great flavor, the only thing I would recommend is less onions, there were a lot in there. The biscuit was large and you can tell it was homemade. Very mixed feelings about this place, I would think twice about coming here if I was with my family. If they really cared about the paying customer they would make it a safer place to dine.

First thing, customer service was excellent from the define I walked through the door. Restaurant…read moreis very clean and nice ambiance. Food was five star. I got the smothered pork chop and three sides. They have all types of meats including fish and healthy sides such as rice and cabbage, as well. Looking forward to coming back.

Stopped while traveling from Texas. Highly recommend. The food and service were amazing! We…read morearrived just at of lunch (which looked amazing but heart set on breakfast). The cook graciously made us an amazing breakfast! I mean, pancakes like grandma used to make...crispy edges and fluffy in the middle...crispy bacon....I could go on. Stop in and enjoy!

This was a wonderful find! The vibe is cool, eclectic, grounded in ethnic and other diversities in…read morethe subtlest yet most heartening way. The staff were attentive and more than helpful. The food was delicious and surprising, in that an item which might sound ordinary was absolutely and delightfully not. The serving sizes were so generous as to require either a large appetite or a desire to leave with seconds. The decor is bright, colorful, quirky-fun, and cheerful. I cannot recommend The Root Cafe highly enough.

What a find! The Root Cafe is the kind of place that makes me grateful for Yelp reviewers. The…read morerestaurant is committed to sourcing its ingredients locally and is known to be a 'farm to table' restaurant. Traveling through a Little Rock for work, my group decided to grab breakfast before flying out. We came in due to the raving reviews from a multitude of online sources and they did not disappoint. I ordered the Root Benny and the blueberry muffin based on the host's recommendation. First cut into my poached egg and I already knew it was the start of a culinary journey. Absolute flavor and texture perfection. The seasonal greens (steamed kale?) paired so well with the greens and the crostini was the perfect vehicle for yolk dipping. The blueberry muffin was small but delicious--exactly what you should expect from a muffin. I wish I would've remembered to order the cookies to go. I suppose I'll have to come back.

This place is always packed on the weekends. Squeeze in where you can or be patient... it's worth…read morethe wait.

This place is pretty good I've only tried their breakfast but it is really good the employees are…read morenice but there are a lot of people when you go and watch out for the people that bang on your door while you're using the bathroom here I recommend this place they get the food out moderately fast.

Looking for a place to go between early voting and the Razorback Football game on TV…read more Pleasantly surprised. Yes, this restaurant is tucked away in Gravel Ridge on Hwy 107. I have driven past it for years and today I decided to take my chances. I'll not lie, I was afraid it would be your typical greasy spoon north of the river breakfast joint. Not at all! The restaurant is very clean, and cozy. My husband and I sat down and enjoyed our fresh cup of coffee. He went with the Ultimate Omelet and was very happy with his choice. Not greasy. So many restaurants serve grease coated omelets, not Sunny Side Up Cafe. I ordered a Pecan & Blueberry pancake. It was delish, I did not use any syrup. I also ordered the Breakfast Casserole which was very flavorful with the bacon and cheese. Yes, we will be back.

Pleasant service. Good down home cooking. Nothing fancy but solid. Pleasant ambiance. Would eat…read morethere again.