The Root Cafe is a fun and unique spot to grab a delicious meal! I came here twice during my visit…read moreto Little Rock and had a great meal both times. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu that features a fresh and healthier take on classic southern food. I really enjoyed the spicy tofu bowl with grits and collared greens, their homemade cornbread, and strawberry shortcake for dessert! I also liked their arancini which was on the specials menu. Their classic lemonade was delicious, and the perfect complement to my meal. I'd highly recommend The Root Cafe for a memorable meal!

We came here on a Sunday morning after church. There wasn't a line so we were able to order…read moreimmediately. You order at the counter before heading to your table. The Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Biscuit was really good. The biscuit held together really well too but the crumbly bits that fell off were perfect little bites. You can taste the fresh gamey-ness of the sausage. The potato's were chopped perfectly, cooked perfectly, and seasoned very well. The bacon is also delicious. The only thing that bothered me about the restaurant were the floors and the edges of the floor that met the walls of the restaurant. It just looked really dirty.

Even better than I expected the food was amazing and the drinks were great. If we visit Little Rock…read moreagain this will definitely be one of our first stops.

Restaurant serves inside and outside! Perfect sitting options and the service was friendly! Food…read morewait wasn't long at all and i currently scarfed down the chicken sammies in 3 minutes. A bit pricey but overall, really delicious!

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.

This place was a great surprise to us. We had the double hamburger and the nachos, and they were…read moreboth delicious! (I would put the hamburger on the top 5 list of burgers in the area.) We enjoyed the atmosphere and our service was great. We can't wait to try it again!

It has great vibes and is super cute! My Hugo spritz was one of the best I've had…read more There was an issue with getting food. I first ordered a salad...that they no longer sold but was on the menu. Then I ordered the charcuterie board...that they were out of. Then I picked a burger. It was okay, nothing special. The meat was a little tough. I'd come back for drinks and maybe a snack but not for a meal. The service was service. Nothing bad but nothing outstanding.

Great beer selection, cheap beers during happy hour, service was good, ambiance is like old German…read morebeer hall. Must visit place

Boyfriend and I were visiting Little Rock for our 4 year anniversary and stumbled across this pub…read morewhile exploring the downtown River Market area. We were greeted promptly and met with a large variety of beer options, from drafts, to bottles & cans alike. Waitress was very helpful and knowledgeable in aiding our decisions and seemed to know the menu like the back of her hand. We went earlier in the afternoon during a weekday so it was rather quiet and comfortable, ambience was perfect and the wall decor was super unique and fun to look at. Food was impeccable and the drinks were awesome! Would definitely visit again if we're ever to be back in the area.

I came here in a random Wednesday night from out of town and while I could tell they were busy…read morethey never felt packed. Two bartenders... maybe the coups have had some help occasionally but they always checked in on me. I did not go without for any reason. Also great food. I will be back

Outstanding all the way around…read more Just really fell in love with this place. The exorbitantly tall ceilings, and the architectural mix of metal, concrete and wood. The open air space Outdoors. The allowance of well behaved dogs. And the food and the drinks were excellent. This is a fairly new establishment. But it is well defined by its prompt customer service, excellent choice of beers and tasty food choices. Parking is ample and free. Very walkable location from the main strip downtown and many hotels. Located in a safe and clean area.

The food was great (redfish and grits were a fun combination of savory salty spicy and sweat), and…read morethe bartender really knew his stuff. Try the signature cocktails! Got exposed to some new digestif flavor profiles I didn't even know existed!

Food was pretty good. It had a different spin to it . Not traditional . It's a cute restaurant…read more Pretty intimate so great for different celebrations like anniversary. Waitress was very pleasant but service was a bit slower than we'd like despite restaurant being half empty. Overall it was a good experience.

10/10 lunch spot! Quick service, delightful lunch, good…read moreprices! It's a lovely spot for a work lunch or casual outing. Get a blackberry bar for dessert (trust me)!!

I had the farmhouse with fresh fruit to eat and the blueberry basil macha to drink. The farmhouse…read morewas delicious, and it is a MUST to put the blackberry jam on the sandwich. The fresh fruit was fine, but much of the fruit isn't in season right now, so what can you expect? The blueberry basil macha was absolutely delicious! It was a little too sweet for me, but that's my personal preference. The service was great. We were met with a friendly greeting, and they were extremely nice when they brought us our food. The inside is very homely! We ate up in the loft area which has plenty of tables and a nice sitting area with couches and armchairs for those who like to lounge.

Dining here is a complete experience that transports you far beyond the borders of Arkansas. The…read moreambiance strikes that perfect, elusive balance between sophisticated and incredibly welcoming--it is warm, intentional, and clearly curated to make you feel right at home the moment you step through the door. The star of the show, however, is the authentic old-school Italian spaghetti. It is rare to find a dish that feels this genuine; the flavors are rich, deeply developed, and carry that undeniable soul that only comes from traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients. Every bite is a reminder of why simple, classic Italian cooking is the gold standard of comfort food. And the arancini? They were nothing short of a revelation. One bite, and I felt like I had just landed directly in the heart of Sicily. They are perfectly crisp on the outside, yielding to that warm, savory, and perfectly seasoned center that is the hallmark of truly authentic preparation. I have to give a nod to the lemon pound cake--a delightful, affordable treat that feels incredibly current. It's the kind of high-quality dessert that might make even a hardened sheriff want to put down his gun and cut himself a slice, Afroman-style. The kitchen is clearly tapped into the culture, and they're serving up goodness that hits just right. Between the expertly curated local beer selection and the clear passion coming from the chef and owners, it is obvious they've done a damn good job here. If you are looking for a place where the atmosphere matches the integrity of the food, this is it.

We were driving through and decided to stop in Little Rock for dinner after seeing the great…read moreratings. Unfortunately, our experience didn't quite live up to the expectations. The atmosphere felt less than ideal and didn't have the welcoming vibe we were hoping for. Our server was also very disappointing - she only checked on our table about three times during the entire meal. At one point we needed salt, but she was nowhere to be found. When I asked for a drink refill, she did refill it, but grabbed our straw with her hand on the top, which was really gross and off-putting. The food itself was pretty good, but overall we were seriously disappointed in the service and overall feel of the place, which took away from what could have been a much better experience.

The food is very interesting. I expected dusty brick queso,…read moreThe queso definitely earned those awards. They forgot the cheese on a sandwich. The service was pretty good. I LIKE IT HERE. The ambiance of the place was, . . . . WOW! The kids menu was weird. I will never order off the kids menu. ‍

What a cool, eclectic little restaurant! Fantastic ambiance, albeit a little zany, but I like it!…read more Food was fantastic! I ordered Electra's Baked Chicken Casserole and devoured it! Amazing taste and served piping hot. Try it! Service was friendly, but slooooow. Had to ask our waitress for more water, more beer, and when our food was gonna be ready. However, they were still very friendly, so I'll give them a second chance.