We were driving back to Tx after visiting Hot Springs & found this place when searching for coffee…read more The gal at the register & the cook were both very friendly & helpful. My husband and I both had flavored lattes and they were amazing.... In taste & presentation! The breakfast taco & side of skillet potatoes were delicious & enough for us to share. I was fascinated by the merchandise on display for purchase. All the items were so interesting & unique. The seating area was clean, comfortable & inviting. We had intended to get our coffees & go but decided to sit & enjoy them. I would definitely recommend this amazing coffee shop to others.

Tasty sandwich. Cute cafe. Excellent service. Lots of cool things to check out if you're looking…read morefor a gift for someone or your pup.

We were having a small Army Reunion in Hot Springs and this was the first place we had breakfast…read moreduring our stay. Myself and one of my friends had a nice breakfast here and the service was very good. We had 2 different ladies who brought our food out and kept checking up on us if we needed anything. It is a cute little restaurant in a small shopping plaza , easy to miss driving by if you didn't know it was there. We found it online and it was close to the Airbnb I rented across the lake. I had Pancakes , Scrambled Eggs , Bacon , and Home Fries. My friend had the same except no Pancakes. The Pancakes were light and fluffy with a little powdered sugar and syrup on the side. They tasted pretty good. Scrambled Eggs were cooked perfectly , also light and fluffy. Bacon was a little smoky and good , not too crisp , more chewy like I like it. Our last day we had breakfast downtown at Best Cafe and Bar , which is a historic 1930's Diner attached to a Motel that supposedly Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio stayed at. We were not impressed. I would recommend eating here instead , because Best Cafe and Bar was very bland , very busy , expensive , and just okay customer service. You get more for your money here. We thought Waffle House was better than Best Cafe and it was way cheaper.

Poor combination of waiters too long for below standard food. Italian panini was some sausage and…read morebread. Soup was sodium water. FETTUCCINE DRY! Pizza is made to order and good. Service. The wait staff was pleasant. They bought us someone else food which we caught. they served non pizza items about 20 minutes before so non pizza eaters were done.

Cafe 1217 - A Fresh Break from the Road Trip Diet…read more What a relief to stumble into Cafe 1217 after days of heading southwest on a steady rotation of BBQ, grits, and beans. Delicious, yes... but the body eventually starts asking for a vegetable and a reset. The space itself matches that feeling. Simply decorated, with bright murals, clean lines, and a cheerful, easygoing vibe that feels light the moment you walk in. My husband gave me full ordering authority, which is always a bold move. I went straight into tapas mode because everything on the menu looked too good to choose just one. We ended up with a spread: chicken pot pie (which quickly abandoned any "small plate" intentions), field greens and baby spinach, a shrimp and crawfish cake, and one of each of Rosy's authentic hand-rolled tamales. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without that heavy, road-trip food fatigue. The mint lemonade was refreshing and delicious, a little on the sweet side, but it worked. Service, while perfectly fine, could benefit from a warmer welcome and a bit more guidance, especially for first-timers trying to navigate such an inviting menu. A little extra friendliness up front would go a long way here. Our only real regret? Not saving room for dessert. They looked very tempting, and we'll be thinking about that missed opportunity. If you're on the road and craving something lighter without sacrificing flavor, this spot is a welcome pause.

Yummy Possum Pie…read more Just wished the crust was less crumbly and messy to eat. Staff was friendly and the other food smelled yummy as you walk in.

I'm seriously disappointed this place is closed during the week! On Wednesday and Thursday??? This…read moremakes zero sense. I like this place wayyy more than the pancake place across the street. No potatoes over there plus I'm not a pancake fan (sugar)... so the eggs bacon sausage are better here... get extra crispy hash browns! I was sad to not have breakfast here on my last day in Hot Springs!

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...

The food was so good. The only thing I had hoped for more of was tuna salad, and I didn't get any…read moretomatoes. I didn't complain about it because it was good without them. But I'll definitely order it again and make sure it comes with tomatoes. So I'll be able to give a review on that. The soup was so hot and delicious. Very cheesy. Saw they have the clam chowder. I really want to try that. The service was good, and the ambiance was quiet and relaxing.

I ordered the tuna sandwich and clam chowder. They were so stingy on the tuna that the sandwich…read morewas mainly bread. The clam chowder was fishy tasting. Never again.

This cafe was actually the best! Keisha was our server and she was so inviting, knowledgeable, and…read moreincredibly friendly to me and my boyfriend. I usually don't write reviews, but I was blown away with both service and the quality of our food. I ordered the Pork Belly Skillet Hash on recommendation and it was fantastic. The pork was packed with flavor and was perfectly matched with the potatoes and poached eggs. We also tried the Brioche bites as a starter and they were delicious and tasted just like Cinnabon delights as Keisha said. We are both from New Orleans and are tough critics to impress because of it. Overall the atmosphere, service, and delicious food makes Best Cafe a must see on your trip to Hot Springs. We enjoyed it so much we are going to go back tomorrow on our trip to try different dishes. 10/10!

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

Found this place on yelp. Definitely worth all of the raves. The food was fresh and really yummy. I…read moregot the pork belly and it was tender and juicy. My husband got the wings and really enjoyed them. Everything very flavorful. My only wish would be for them to offer a sampler appetizer with hummus, baba and other apps. Service great too. And nice ambiance. Highly recommend

Greek salads were amazing! Lentil soup very tasty…read more Wait staff super friendly and attentive. Quick service. We will be back.

Just like grandma's cooking! Fantastic chicken fried steak with gravy and hash browns. Treated…read moremyself to some homemade coconut cream pie to go. I will be back!

Small cafe outside Hot Springs. We were looking for a place off the strip, away from the hustle…read more Definitely worth the 20-30min drive from the strip, especially if you like a slower pace. Veggies for both or omelet and hash brown bowl were cooked on the grill to add some char, for a little extra flavor. Although their bread is not homemade, if you didn't ask, you wouldn't know. Quality addition for the customer. They have fresh baked goods available in the restaurant. They also have baked good options in the store. The blueberry sweet rolls are worth it.