Ambrosia Bakery

Needed a breakfast spot on a Sunday morning and happened to come across this small place…read more Yes. We waited a bit for food and yes it's a little outdated HOWEVER the service and food were great! Our waitress was as friendly as could be and kept my coffee filled. Husband had the ham and cheese omelette and a side of biscuit and gravy. He's a fast eater anyway but there was nothing left on his plate. I enjoyed the breakfast croissant sandwich special. The croissant was smooshed but that didn't change the taste. The bacon was perfectly cooked! Hash browns were also cooked just like I like them. Just have patience while you wait and you'll enjoy yummy food and friendly service!

Review #18 out of 25 for 2025 lets goo!!…read more This restaurant caught my eye on my trip to hot spring Arkansas. Its located off main street in the downtown area so its easy to get to. Plenty of street parking but what I had an issue with was that they close everyday at like 3pm! They are missing on so much potential business, specially since they are within walking distance to all the tourist attractions. The first time I went to eat here they were close, the second time I went in they were about to close down. Well third time is the charm and I was finally able to eat at this restaurant. I already knew what I wanted looking at their menu from the window. I got the country fry steak with mash potatoes and okra (its my go to), with white gravy and sweet tea. I got a side of brown grave to compare and I like the white gravy better (the brown one was good but too salty). They did have a bit of a wait but that was fine since I knew this place was in a busy tourist place. The food was hot, it had flavor and came out in a reasonable time, the okra was crisp and not burnt, the mash potatoes were chunky but thats ok (wish they would have given me more). The steak was delicious and if I were in the area again I would stop by early before they close.

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The Pancake Shop

4.3(926 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great service with an old feel vibe that is lacking in the big chain restaurants. The portions are…read moremassive which is always a plus and the French toast was by far the best I have ever had. I also never knew a simple slice of white bread could taste so amazing. This place will definitely on my radar when I am in town and needing a good homely/hardy breakfast

Simple. Classic. A piece of Hot Springs History. Delicious, HOT pancakes. Fast service. Ice cold…read morewater already on the table when you're seated. Warm syrup. Easy to spread whipped butter. I had the blueberry pancakes. T had the plain pancakes. So good. If you're in Hot Springs you have to stop by in the morning to eat. Get there early if you don't want to wait too long, because this is a very popular spot.

Dining space after the morning rush.

Jam, apple butter, fresh whipped butter, syrup

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Colonial Pancake & Waffle House

3.6(252 reviews)

0.9 mi

We absolutely love this place. Drive almost 2 hours just to eat here. Some of the servers look…read morecranky, but they are really sweet and always have amazing service.

I genuinely thought I was being pranked. It felt less like a family restaurant & more like I had…read moreaccidentally walked into Dick's Last Resort. My first interaction with the hostess was a pointed finger towards the back of the restaurant while she stated "the booth in the back". A little shocked that was all that she was going to say, I lead my group to the back of the restaurant hoping I was guiding them to where the hostess had intended on us sitting. Another incident occurred when someone in our party who was sitting in the middle of the booth asked the server for hot sauce, the response was mumbled under her breath as she walked away "There's a shelf over there." I understand if it's a self service hot sauce bar, but there are about a million more hospitable ways to communicate that. I obviously got up & grabbed it bec that seemed like a better solution than making our entire table climb out of the booth. Not to mention a cockroach casually strolled around our booth. We told our server, no apology, no concern, nothing. Ironically, the food itself was fine. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed it. After we left, we were walking around the strip talking about the experience when multiple shop owners told us this restaurant has a reputation for service like that & said we should have gone to the Famous Pancake House instead. So here's my warning to other travelers, if you're looking for breakfast with friendly service, I'd probably keep walking. If you're looking for an unintentional interactive experience where you will wonder whether you're on a hidden camera prank show... this might be the place...

Corned Beef Hash

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The pioneer

Kollective Coffee + Tea

4.3(456 reviews)

0.9 mi

delicious vegan options Cute cafe…read more Would come here again thanks for supporting the vegans!!!

We've been to Kollective multiple times before and specifically came back because we loved our…read moredrinks the last time. We drove all the way from Little Rock to Hot Springs to celebrate my birthday, and I wanted to start my day by coming here for coffee. I understand it's busy. The line was long, but we stood in it like everyone else, waited our turn, and were about to spend $51 on coffee and breakfast for our family. Unfortunately, the gentleman taking orders (mustache and piercing in between the eyes) acted as though we were the greatest inconvenience in the world. As we were deciding what everyone wanted and placing our order, he was visibly irritated, sighing and looking like he was holding back an eye roll whenever we spoke to him. I initially wondered if I was reading too much into his demeanor, but as soon as we walked away, both my husband and my 12-year-old independently commented on his attitude and how uncomfortable the interaction was. When even a 12-year-old notices how annoyed an employee seems to be by customers simply ordering, there's a problem. I don't expect someone working a busy counter to be bubbly or put on a performance for me. But basic friendliness--or at minimum, not making customers feel like a burden for ordering--is a pretty reasonable expectation. If someone dislikes interacting with customers that much, having him be the person taking orders seems like an odd choice. Even worse, the coffee I had specifically been looking forward to wasn't nearly as good as it was the last time we visited. This time it tasted noticeably less rich and almost watered down. My husband did enjoy his matcha, but between the quality of my drink, spending $51 on our order, and being made to feel like an inconvenience simply for placing it, the entire experience was incredibly disappointing--especially as the start of my birthday. We came in genuinely excited to return because we'd had such a good experience here before. Unfortunately, we left feeling like we probably won't be back. -I got a raspberry-rose latte (meh) -Husband got an iced matcha latte (Loved it) -Daughter had a grilled cheese sandwich (she said it was fine, not the best) -Banana bread slice and pumpkin bread slice. Those were pretty good

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The Hideaway Coffee Cafe

5.0(4 reviews)

0.4 mi

Found this gem on our overnight stay in Hot Springs ! Enjoyed a wonderful latte and delicious…read morepastries for the road. My husband had a homemade breakfast burrito that was delicious! Such a cute place to sit and enjoy a coffee and some homemade food. The young owner was so pleasant and makes all his pastries fresh daily!Glad to have found this gem. Thank you for making my morning special!

Amazing food and service!!! Tucked in a quiet location in Hot Springs. Thanks yelp for helping us…read morefind this gem for breakfast!!!

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Dodge's Southern Style

3.1(16 reviews)

0.6 mi

I'm not gonna lie, this place is sketchy. It's in a less than desireable neighborhood, open 24…read morehours and somehow everyone walking through the parking lot needs change because they're "out of gas." The patrons are a grab bag of weirdos, like a tornado blew through a trailer park, swung by 'da club, ripped through a carnival then dropped everyone off for a late night snack. Let's be honest, that's why we're all here! It's all about the spicy wings! You can get fried corn on the cob or a corn dog or a jo jo but at the end of the day, it's the wings, people. They're always hot because they fly off the shelves! They're breaded and fried and super spicy. They're not sauced so don't look for that. Be warned: They are spicy coming and going, if you get my drift.

Kabobs. That's why we came here. We saw the kabobs, asked about them and went for lunch. Had no…read moreidea it was a gas station. Don't care, either. I have had some great food in similar places, so I'm okay with it. It was like eating "fair food" if we'd been at the state fair. They skewer two big chunks of breast meat along with sliced potatoes, bell pepper, onion and pickles, then batter the whole thing and deep fry it. An included dipping sauce finishes everything off. The batter is well seasoned, not spicy, the chicken is juicy and the veggies are cooked nicely. I'd have it again. The place had a few tables and counters for eating on site. Super friendly people there. Love it!

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Golden Raised Donuts

4.5(29 reviews)

1.4 mi

So I read a review that said this is comparable to LA donut shops and I'll have to say there was a…read morehint of it with added Texan kolaches. This was a nice donut shop that was really close to our hotel in Hot Springs so we didn't have to travel far. When we arrived, there was a little bit of a line but it went by fast and the staff were really nice. We ordered our breakfast items and they heated up our biscuit sandwiches and sent us on our way. The biscuit sandwich was really gooe, classic biscuit, egg, cheese, and sausage for me. The biscuit was nice and fluffy and the innards were all tasty and warmed up. The donut holes were your classic glazed donut holes. The boudin kolache had a nice, flavorful boudin and a soft bread. Really all the food we got was just great and cheap. This was a nice spot to pick up a bit of breakfast for our drive back home and held up well during our trip!

Pretty good doughnuts and a great choice if you're looking to grab a box to go. Service was pretty…read morestandard--nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. They close at 1:00, so definitely get there early for the best selection. I probably wouldn't choose it as a place to sit down and hang out for breakfast, but for fresh doughnuts to take with you, Golden Raised is a great choice.

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Best Cafe & Bar

4.6(256 reviews)

0.6 mi

Comfort food galore!! Can't go wrong with anything they…read moreserve!! Great service and fair prices . Highly recommended

Food was OKAY, THE homemade sausage literally was the best thing on the plate…read more. Service could have been better he kept forgetting plastic utensils and syrup and had to ask for water a few different times. Super small inside but the patio is covered with a fan or 2

Dining room

Pork Belly Hash

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Waffle House

3.3(28 reviews)

1.0 mi

We came here twice during our Army Reunion at Hot Springs , Arkansas. Food was good as usual and…read moreso was the service. I had the All American Breakfast the first time and the Sausage , Egg , and Cheese Bowl with Jalapenos the second time. My friends all said their food was good and a great value. The place was clean and a little busy each time , but we didn't have to wait long for our food and didn't have to wait for a table or eat at the counter. The parking lot is good sized and we found a spot both times even though there were quite a few cars. I would definitely recommend eating here.

Wow I have never been so disrespected by a crew. I have been to many waffle houses but this one is…read moreby far the worst experience ever. First our server Austin was rude and when I questioned an item he decided to go and whisper to his cook buddy talking so loud I could hear him. The service was terrible and I strongly suggest another location.

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Cafe Mi Amor

4.5(97 reviews)

1.1 mi

Found a new restaurant that got great food. It's well hidden because their signage non-existent and…read moreeven with Google Maps, you won't be able to find it unless you really look. Food and drinks are excellent there. I might be returning there every weekend. Pretty soon, I will be waddling like a duck if I try everything there. LOL

Pretty good good! It did get pretty busy. They have a good drink selection and I had a bombon and…read morepyramid of the son. My partner also had the cafe con leche - the first was good but the second was burnt. Good was good- I'm not a fan of Cuban bread but had the avocado toast and added egg and pork. The toppings were good though I always find the bread lackluster. The side of beans and potatoes were very good though and my boyfriend liked his Miami sandwhich.

Comfy seating in the juice bar next door

SIMPLY PERFECT v 9.99 Cuban Bread, Fresh Avocado, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Black Pepper and Organic Greens

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Open Sesame v $9.99 Cuban Bread, Fresh Avocado, Toasted Sesame Oil, Black Sesame Seeds, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, fresh Organic Greens

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Kim T.

8 years ago

The cookies are delicious, however, after dealing with one horrible staff member, I can't bring myself to return. She had serious rage issues and just shouldn't be allowed to work with humans. read more

Jordan M.

9 years ago

The best cakes in Arkansas and the staff is delightful. Whenever I buy a cake it comes from here.

Arnie K.

189

14 years ago

Turnovers were great.. As was the cinnamon twist

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