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    Craig Bros Cafe

    4.1 (67 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Divey
    Good for kids

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    Connie B.

    Nothing fancy here just awesome bar b q in this hole in a wall place in De Valls Bluff, AR. Love the cole slaw on the pork sandwich.

    All you need to know about the decor.
    Loz J.

    Craig's is a distinctive, dare I say... stretching, experience. It's a short drive off I-40. In spite of (or because of?) my extensive redneck past, everything about it - the physical establishment, the clientele, the decor - made me uneasy. And I generally see dives as a challenge. But I'm glad I went, and I'll be back, should I ever have reason to be in this delta Timbuktu again. There's almost a "squatters' party in a condemned building // keep an eye out for the cops!" vibe going on. All it needs is a burn barrel to complete the aesthetic. In retrospect, it appeals to me. In the moment, it was unnerving. The pork is nothing to slap anyone over. In fact, I found it to be pretty tough. But the sauce beats it into submission. It's thick, even a little bitter? Get it as hot as you can handle. It's a pretty special combination. The side is... chips. Maybe they had beans; I don't remember since I don't do beans. (I know, I am the barbeque heretic.) It's all about the meat here, folks. This is one of those sum-of-the-parts experiences. Everything taken separately, it's decent at best, just plain scary at worst. The icing on the cake is the endorphin rush that comes as one drives away, the joy of surviving to tell. But seriously, the food is like nothing I've had in 30 years of dozens of high- and low-end Tennessee BBQ joints. Highly unique and highly recommended for adventurous souls in the area. A must-stop for BBQ pilgrims.

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    Eddie P.

    What a hole in the wall. We visited Craig's BBQ in Devalls Bluff on a trip across country. This place is infamous in Arkansas and my fiancee's family had been going here for over 50 years. Man, they've got a great thing going there, but the place is tiny and I wish it were cleaner looking. The folks there are extremely friend and seem to make the best out of their little ship. The food is to die for. The tangy BBQ sauce combined with the coleslaw make the pork sandwich my new favorite in the world. I had this sandwich only once before after her aunt had frozen it and we ate it months later. That was good. Being there, in the moment, eating the real thing was even better. I don't know if I will ever get back, but because my fiancee's history with the state of Arkansas, I can confidently say I will eat Craig's again. We bought some BBQ sauce home with us, so we'll just have to see how that goes -- I might have to have them FedEx me a case of it. Sweet crackers this place is good.

    Pork dinner plate at Craig's!
    Blake R.

    If you haven't heard of Craig's your hiding under a rock. This is one of the best home in the wall BBQ joints in Arkansas. Yesterday I got there pork dinner plate with slaw and beans. There was enough meat for 2 sandwiches on that plate! I love their cole slaw, you can tell his made from scratch. (I think they put apple in it) but over all some great southern BBQ. If you with in 30 miles of De Valls Bluff, head to Craig's. You won't be disappointed.

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    Lexie D.

    Traveling from Northern Alabama to Colorado and decided to stop here for lunch. Located in a small town with a lot of character. You can tell how much they care about the food from the look of the place. The pork sandwich was delicious and the pie was even better. We were probably inside for 20 mins and every person that came in greeted everyone in the place. Not sure if everyone in this town is just that nice or it's small enough that everyone knows each other. Either way, if you're in the area definitely check this place out for some authentic Arkansas BBQ.

    Sweet, tangy and just a bit of spice on pork with a grilled bun.

    Was told to make this stop on way toward Memphis and can say the detour off from I-40 was worth it. Loved talking with a number of locals who would constantly drop in to pick up orders to go. Had the pork sandwich with beans and slaw as my sides. Beans were typical and fine....the slaw was extremely good. Definitely a unique sauce that was very good on my smoked pork.....topped it with a sweet tea and coconut creme pie. If you want a true Arkansas bar-b-q experience with great people it is worth the 10 mile side junket off from I-40.

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    11 months ago

    Really good food and the place was really clean. And the service was really fast and nice.

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    2 years ago

    Good bbq and best coleslaw in Arkansas. We eat there every time we're in the area or at least pick some up to take home.

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    1 year ago

    This restaurant is really good. The best Bar-B-Q I have ever eaten. I live in northeast Oklahoma and travel there just to get the food.

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    2 years ago

    Most amazing BBQ creation on earth. Been going there since the early '70's and it's exactly the same. Love it forever!

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    2 years ago

    Perfection . When I can't afford the meat I cook my own bostonbutt but use their BBQ sauce n slaw. It's sooo good.

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    3 years ago

    Great BBQ and great staff. The owners are the best. Cheeseburger with medium sauce is a good choice if you're not feeling the pork sandwich.

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    8 years ago

    Best bbq pork sandwich anywhere. It's all in the sauce. Be sure to get the spicy version!

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    The sausage with the cole slaw on a bun....was incredible. If I hadn't gotten it to go, I would have gotten a second one. Wow.

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