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    Cafe Bossa Nova

    4.3 (236 reviews)
    ModerateBrazilian, Cafes, Salad
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    CAFE BOSSA NOVA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Pao de Queijo and strawberry Caipifruta
    Kira W.

    So I found this place online and gave it a try! Dylan was my server and he was fantastic! He made pretty good suggestions when I had questions and never steered me wrong! Thank you Dylan! First, I ordered the strawberry Caipifruta (Dylan's suggestion) and it's made with fresh strawberries and lime. Then out came the pao de Queijo (my usual favorite at a Brazilian steakhouse). Soft, cheesy and buttery. Always a safe pick if you're new to Brazilian. I then ordered polenta which had a different texture than I'm used to. A nice thin crisp on the outside but soft and mushy on the inside. I do like my polenta extra crispy so I requested that after I had a few. As I'm munching on the polenta I hear sizzling behind and here comes the Picanha dinner. Super hot and I had to wait until the sizzling oil fizzled out. Be careful here (as some of the oil splattered on my arm and on the table) but the flavor was amazing! I ordered it medium and easy to cut through, melts in your mouth, overall a wonderful dish! I then ordered the 4 layer pie and it is very creamy in terms of the layers but the crust to filling ratio was nice. It was a nice quiet dinner and sat next to a kind elderly couple who almost asked if I wanted to join them (as I was dining alone). Great atmosphere and a good place to go if you're in the area!

    Picanaha na Tabua- the butter omg!
    Judith D.

    10 stars hands down. This place doesn't look like mu h from outside but Oh my goodness, the food is absolutely phenomenol. The Picanaha was melt in your mouth delicious and the chicken crepes were to die for. The service was on point. We can not wait to go back.

    Picanha Na Tabua Dinner
    Rachel Z.

    The food is good, especially the cheese balls. I feel like the food almost tastes better as leftovers for some reason. Love how the servers give you recommendations. I love going here with friends

    Rolando B.

    Fantastic menu, great service. What a gem of a restaurant. If you're a foody you must try this restaurant. The tilapia is delicious.

    Picanha na Chapa
    Vicki E.

    We were travelling to Arkansas from New Jersey and searching for a place to eat that was not the typical fare. We were so pleased to have found Cafe Bossa Nova. The restaurant has a trendy yet comfortable vibe. There is a full bar and fun and inviting colors. I love that they have photos of all their dishes online. We tried the chicken bites and the polenta. Yum! For dinner we ordered the Chicken Stroganoff, the Chicken Crepes and Picanha Na Chapa. It was delicious! My husband and son split the creme brulee for dessert and they loved that too. The service was great. The only thing we are upset about is that we live too far away to be able to become regulars. Don't miss out on Cafe Bossa Nova!

    Eggs Benedict
    Carolyn B.

    The jungle soup was the most flavorless soup I have ever had. It looks great but it is utterly bland. For $27 A bowl, I was expecting at least salt. I was so disappointed.

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    Byron C.

    I was listening to Bossa Nova while driving into Little Rock for the first time. My wife said, "How about Brazilian?" "Yes!!" Minutes later we arrive at Cafe Bossa Nova. It was an incredible experience. I cant recommend it more. The food is great and the service is fantastic.

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    2 months ago

    food was poorly prepared, poorly presented, the cliental was unpleasant and ugly, the waiters were the worst.

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    5 months ago

    Great food. They seated us promptly they were having trouble with their computers and charges

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    6 months ago

    Excellent food and service. Love the cheese chicken crepes, sao picao, heart of palm soup, and the cheese bread. Oh, the cheese bread!

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    Very attentive staff, and the food is excellent. Best chicken crepes I've ever had. Will definitely be back!

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    First time trying Brazilian. It was so good, the waiter was so nice, and it was such a special birthday dinner for me!

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    Excellent service & original recipe food. Friendly staff and a variety of tasty dishes.

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    2 years ago

    Great food great service every thing tastes great my favorites are mista salad and crepes but anything you order should be tasty

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    2 years ago

    Great food!! Generous portions and delicious food. Flavorful but not too spicy. Definitely be back.

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    2 years ago

    I love this place. Great for date night. Nice atmosphere and amazing food. Always a treat!

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    Back Home BBQ

    4.6(49 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Food has excellent flavor and good quality. Staff are very friendly and ambience is very small town…read morefield. Restaurant is clean. Price is reasonable. We'll definitely be coming back. Sides are really good too.

    So I saw this place on Instagram a few months back and have been plotting my visit ever since…read more Luckily I had to be in Little Rock on business and I called the buddy of mine and asked if he wanted to go to lunch. Barbecue sounded great so we decided to give it a try. I tried to order as much as possible on a budget! I'm pretty sure I blew that budget, but I had meals for three days which worked out even better. Pork belly bites, they had great flavor and were tender. How can you go wrong with big chunks of bacon! Even reheated in the air fryer they were good. Brisket very tender not as fatty as I had hoped. But it just depends on where they are at on the brisket when cutting. Great smokiness, good flavor, and a good bark. Did not reheat as well due to the limited amount of fat. Texas Twinkies. Probably my favorite item on the plate. Who doesn't like bacon, cheese, jalapeños, and pulled pork. Tasted great there, and reheated well in the air fryer. Jalapeño cheddar sausage, this item was probably my least favorite unfortunately. Don't give me wrong. It was good, but I've had way better. Would I get it again yes probably. Coleslaw was great, had a lot of carrot in it and I couldn't tell if that was Apple or not but they used it. It was a different flavor, which was great. It's always good to try. New twist on coleslaw. Smoked sausage and cabbage. The best side I have. I was shockingly surprised at the tenderness of the cabbage and the depth of flavor provided. I will definitely get this again. Overall, this place was a great experience and I look forward to my next visit.

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    Back Home BBQ - 2 meat plate. Brisket, ribs, dirty rice, beans.

    2 meat plate. Brisket, ribs, dirty rice, beans.

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