Service is wonderful. Food is amazing! I ordered their southwest chicken melt with potato chips & their tomato soup (not pictured), southwest chicken melt was amazing, and their homemade chips were perfect! Their tomato soup was packed with flavor, it was delicious! I never noticed this place until my mom mentioned it but the place is very cute, when you walk in it's like an art gallery and then you walk through it's a restaurant. Definitely have to go back to try other items on the menu before I leave! read more

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What a great find! The staff and food were both amazing. Very clean, and well organized as well. Our daughter has food allergies, and they were not only very accommodating, but incredibly understanding and supportive. read more

Nestled inside of a small gallery featuring various art from local artists is the Artisans Eatery. The menu is mostly soups, sandwiches, and salads. The sandwiches are made on a sourdough and come with a side of your choice. I enjoyed the grilled cheese with avocado and home made chips. The service was prompt and everyone was very friendly and kind. The tables were clean. My only recommendation would be to offer perhaps one more vegetarian friendly option. Maybe a sandwich with either a faux sliced meat or a combinations of spreads, cheese, and vegetables that compliment one another. read more

Incredible food, atmosphere, and staff! The Funky Chicken was the best sandwich I've had in a LONG time...the pickled red onions added a nice twang and lots of flavor. Local artwork on the wall adds a nice touch. read more

Great option for lunch at end of the Talimena National Scenic Byway drive. Lots of interesting sandwich, salad and soup options. Great service both ordering at counter and having food delivered to the table. Nice environment in the back of a retail art store. read more

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This meal was a highlight on our recent trip to Mena! The tomato bisque was delicious, and I loved my chicken salad sandwich. The staff was very friendly and you can tell how much care they put into the food they're making. It was fun to explore the gallery area as well. What a cool concept! read more

What a wonderful place to lunch! Very clean, creative food & cute art to browse. I had the tomato bisque and it was so creamy & flavorful.

Very clean great shop & restaurant friendly, mom & pop operation. A must stop. The food is great. read more

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Very cute local restaurant! We stopped here while doing a scenic fall drive in the area. I had the "Big Cheese" with bacon and my husband had the "Funky Chicken". The service is good, the prices are average and everyone that was working was nice to us. Both of us enjoyed lunch and the ambiance. read more

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This was unbelievable!! Husband and I stopped through on our way back home from Lake Ouachita and we will never miss out on this again! If you are anywhere in the area, this is a MUST!! Amazing food I like I've tasted. I can't even remember what my husband ate but he was moaning in amazement the entire time! We were greeted with genuine kindness and our waitress was so sweet and helpful. The art and decor were top notch but NOTHING beat the food!! Can't wait to get back there! read more

American Artisans Eatery & Gallery - Chicken salad sandwich with salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Mena, Arkansas

Great spot for lunch. Order at the counter and they will bring it out. Food was good and nice ingredients. There are local artisans crafts to shop after you enjoy your lunch! read more

The ingredients for the ample sandwiches are fresh and tasty. The soup is hot and delicious. The food is served quickly with a smile. You order at the counter and get your own Ice Tea or water. The place is clean and inviting. read more

This place was a great surprise! We were just visiting from Talihina and thought we would pop in for a quick bite to eat. We had no idea what to expect when we walked in. I could not make up my mind on which sandwich to order, they all sounded so good. I finally settled on the Southwest Chicken sandwich with a side of tomato bisque soup. I had no idea a sandwich could be this good. The bread was toasted the chicken and bacon and all the goodness in this sandwich made me a very happy person. The soup was phenomenal. I will definitely make this a regular stop when I am in town. read more

Exceptional service and beautiful atmosphere. Grilled cheese and tomato bisque were delicious. Thank you!

A gem in Mena! Downtown artsy place that serves up deliciousness. I went with the special; The Noble Pig. A glorious sandwich of Pulled Pork, smoked ham & bacon with provolone, chipotle aioli, & maple Dijon on a toasted ciabatta. Deeelish! Reminded me of another epic pork sandwich I had in Seattle called the little squealer. For the side, I upped to the potato leek soup and it was on point. Textures, flavors and temps were spot on. A clean joint with great local service, a cool atmosphere, with artwork and handcrafted goods. Stay local. Eat here. You won't be disappointed. read more

Best sandwich shop in town with an Artisan flare. The salads are great too...! Easy parking on Main St or around the corner.

I came here with some friends during lunch and I can say that it was a pleasant experience with only one solid hiccup. First off, the atmosphere was welcoming with the staff being enjoyable despite being moderately busy. Additionally (and most importantly), the food was quite pleasing. 4 of the 5 of us (myself included) would come back for the same sandwich. The real hold up for me was the fact that staff came and seemingly rushed us off when we were finishing our plates and essentially killed our social time. I would understand if every table was full or if they were about to close - however, these were not the case. I should say that this was not done in the welcoming manner encouraging us to stay and visit (despite the fact that we bought cookies after they took our plates). Would I recommend? Yes Would I go back? Yes read more

American Artisans Eatery & Gallery - A pleasant lunch - I believe it was the spicy chicken wrap. - Sandwiches Near Me - Mena, Arkansas

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Reviewed November 4, 2017 Health Score 91 out of 100 Art and Food! My Wife and I did the Mena AR to Talihina OK scenic tour. I picked this place for lunch and was very pleased with the meal. I had a salad and the chief's soup of the day. My wife had one of the sandwiches and a side. Both were excellent. This place is laid out beautifully; very upscale with a very nice art and jewelry display up front and great art throughout the shop. It is very good, and could compete with some big city delis. I would come back and highly recommend it to my friends. If you are not looking for chicken fried steak, hamburgers, or chili cheese fries...Eat Here! Note: This review was originally posted on Tripadvisor by Spike S. read more

Driving up to Fort Smith and was craving a sandwich or two for lunch and this place delivered!! Immediately greeted with smiling faces and the service was impeccable, didn't have time to snap a picture of my meal but the Southwest Chicken Melt with the soup of the day!! Authentic home styled food worth a visit!! The ambience of this cafe made it so much fun to dine in as well!! read more

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Not many places are open on weekends at this town and I sure am glad that this place is. I'm normally not a big sandwich person but boy oh boy these grilled sammies are one of the best in the world. Hubby had the Sooie Pig, the maple Dijon mustard really adds the winning touch on that already yummy grilled ham and Swiss sandwich. I had the wild cat and the grilled chilies is such a brilliant idea on a sandwich. The people are extremely nice and the whole gallery+store has such a refreshing and upbeat ambience. The spotless bathroom put your own bathroom back home to shame. Sad thing is they only open Wednesday - Saturday, I might have to find another day to come and try something else! read more

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My grandmother used to have a cabin outside town in an area called Potter's Junction. (I have very fond childhood memories of Mena. I'd best stop talking now before I get all weepy.) We stopped here on our last trip to Polk County, and were pleasantly surprised by American Artisans. Hubby had (and raved about!) the tomato bisque, and I loved my portobello sandwich. Service couldn't have been friendlier, either. 5 gleaming Yelp stars. read more

The name of this restaurant gives a clue: "American Artisans". You may have walked in the door seeking food, and what greets you instead? A fine collection of pottery, wooden puzzles, paintings, wind chimes, jewelry, and other handmade items. But wait, you wanted food? Keep walking. Towards the back of the room you spot a sign, "Order Here". Which, it turns out, is a VERY good idea. My wife and were on our way to Dallas and ordered the following: the Portobello sandwich, a Santa Fe salad, an Artisan salad, and a cup of Tomato Bisque soup. The verdict? EVERY one of those items was top notch. Not only did the sandwich and the salads consist of a creative blend of items, the items used were top shelf. Iceburg lettuce? Nope. Delicious assorted salad greens. American cheese? Nope. Colby Jack on one and Goat Cheese on the other. One salad also had roasted corn and black beans, while the other salad had toasted pine nuts, and both salads also had alfalfa sprouts. And the sandwich? Lovely thick slices of Portobello mushroom, with a tasty blend of basil-flavored mayonaise, pickled red onions, Provolone cheese, all on a nicely grilled bun. Yes, you will pay a bit more for their sandwiches than you would at one of the national sandwich chain shops. And yes, you can find less expensive salads at other restaurants. But not with the ingredients that American Artisans uses. No styrofoam plates here. Instead, very attractive solid plates. And after placing your order, it is served up within mere minutes, and is brought to your table by a very pleasant server. Mena has lots of chain restaurants. It has only ONE restaurant like this one, and American Artisans isn't open every day, But if you are passing through this town on a day when it is open, do yourself a favor and be sure to enjoy their lovely food. You won't regret it. read more

Excellent food and service. Very friendly folks. We had soup and sandwiches then finished with coffee and delicious cookies!

Awesome little bistro! Staff are great. Very personable and treat you well. Just needs to be open longer would be great! Loved the portobello mushroom sandwich and the broccoli cauliflower salad as well as delicious soups! Highly recommended! read more

Stopped here in February. Great food and wonderful service. I'm a foodie and highly recommend this place! Very cool vibe as well.

We loved this place and will definitely be back on our next trip to Mena. It was wonderful and very reasonably priced. My kiddo is a little picky and they told her to tell them what she wanted and they would make it. She ended up with a BLT in sourdough and a side salad. She was thrilled. Awesome local artists paintings gifts available. I can't wait to try the maple Dijon spread we bought. LOVED IT!! read more

American Artisans Eatery & Gallery - Tomato Bisque with the Big Cheese was wonderful!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Mena, Arkansas

This place was wonderful! I had the Sooie Pig and the Cheddar Ale soup, which was the soup of the day. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. My wife had the Chicken Salad Sandwich and the Tomato Bisque. Would definitely come back. read more

Great food and cute gallery of local artists. The salads were fresh and very flavorful. The cookies topped off the wonderful lunch. Absolutely would come through Mena again to eat here. read more

We were lucky to find this fine dining establishment! The salad was fresh and the portobello sandwich was wonderful. Loved being able to find healthy food in a small town. The chips were amazing - fresh made not oily at all . Loved the atmosphere of artsy items . They even brought water for our puppy ! Great food ! read more

This place is so welcoming and the food is fantastic! I had the Funky Chicken on sourdough bread with the broccoli cauliflower salad and my husband had the grilled turkey wrap with the same side. All Delicious!! Highly recommend!! read more

I love the food. Everything is homemade. It's has a nice atmosphere as well. A great addition to Mena.

Cute little place. Friendly staff. Funky chicken sandwich good. I had the chicken melt asked for no bacon. I got bacon but it was easy to pull off. Also order diet pepsi. Tasted flat... looked on the bottom of the can and it was expired. :-( I will try it again next time we come thru town. read more

Outstanding place! We had soup and salad. Both were fantastic. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The old downtown building has been renovated in an impressive manner. You won't regret choosing to eat here. read more

This is the best sandwich place ever! Fantastic food and great people here A must see in Mena! read more

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A must stop restaurant! Amazing food, service and atmosphere. The restaurant is always spotless and the staff friendly. Try out the daily special or pick absolutely anything off the menu - it never disappoints! Highly recommend this quaint little place! read more

Wow! We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in today for a late lunch. This was an art exhibit and displayed beautifully. So many artists represented and wooden little boxes and tiny dresser boxes. Simply beautIful workmanship. Now to the lunch.... wonderful choices it was hard to decide. Our turkey Sandwich and tomato bisque soup delicious!!! This spot was one of the cleanest restaurants we have ever been to- please give this little gem a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

I am always skeptical of restaurants that have 5 stars. But American Artisans did not let us down! We drove through the Talimena Drive and stopped in for a quick lunch. We ordered the Bear Cat and the Chicken Melt. Holy lord above it's was amazing. The sweet potato chips are to die for! So glad we stopped! It's well worth the drive!! read more

We had a yummy Funky Chicken sandwich with homemade chips! And, we got great advise about the local attractions. They had a great wait staff, too! read more

Absolutely great service my favorite sandwich in town. One of the things that always strikes me is the atmosphere is so relaxing and I have never gotten the feeling they aren't happy to see a customer. read more

Food made with thoughtfulness and enthusiasm. Was very pleasantly surprised to have such a great lunch while passing through town.