The food is definitely home cooked by a local, it might take an extra minute bc it is only one man…read morebut it food is tasty dine in country style or order to go. Either way you'll be back

Evening went very smoothly food was good and hot cook wuz amazing definitely recommendread more

There is a segment in the restaurant community that does well by making the simple things you can…read moremake at home. There is not only nothing wrong with that, it is sometimes exactly what you need. Exotic flavor combinations and ingredients that aren't in your regular shopping cart is not what you want. A simple sandwich, BLT for her, Club for me, with crinkle cut fries gets the job done sometimes. It satisfies that 5th grader that lurks inside of all of us no matter how old we are. I also think the older we get, the more satisfied we are with safe, neutral flavors. A pinch of salt, the indication of a whisper of pepper, a patina of mayo. We were in town for my wife to visit a quilting cornerstone spot for her. We are retired now, and closer than we had been over in MD, so we hopped in the car and made a 3 day odessy, good time had by all. Our visit got off to a little of a rough start, [at the time an unexplained delay after tea delivery - the other staff could have taken the initiative of coming to take our order, but I don't know the internal dynamics here] however the young lady bounced back well, and there are no complaints on actual service or the food. I suspect it is quite popular with the locals, I see a lot of lofty praise in the reviews, and our hotel clerk recommended we try it.

I'm so disappointed with Whistle Stop. After reading some very positive reviews I met some friends…read morefor an early evening dinner. First what was done right... We ordered the green tomatoes to share and they were yummy. Probably the best I ever had. My friends were both satisfied with their meal, one ordered a salad, and the other one had a chicken sandwich. Unfortunately, for me, I ordered a hamburger with fried okra. The okra was pretty good, however the hamburger was absolutely inedible. Dry and flavorless! I took one bite and couldn't believe how bad it was! Worst of all, when I complained the girl said "Oh, sorry about that." and walked away. I didn't want to make a scene, since I was with new friends. Needless to say, I will not be going back. There are other options in Batesville.

Chicken fried steak was amazing! My kids got eggs, bacon, waffles, biscuit and gravy. They said all…read moreof it was good!

Showed up about 35 minutes to closing(hate doing that), after riding all day on the motorcycle with…read more5 of my friends. One of the specials was a fried pork fritter, with a couple of sides. I inquired if it was hand made. The waitress was honest, and said it came from Swan foods. She then told us they hand make the chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak. When I asked which one was better? She mentioned the chicken fried steak was the pick. WOW! Probably the best chicken fried steak(a treat for me) that I've ever had. Homemade mashed potatoes, your choice of bread, and vegetable choice. Reda(spelled correctly) was a doll, and gave great service. I would definitely go back.

Great breakfast! Eggs cooked perfectly, delicious crispy hash browns and pancakes with warm syrup…read more Service was great. I wished we lived closer to return.

Never again. Unfortunately everything from the start was bad. The air must've been out or something…read moreas it was pretty hot, fans blowing, servers wearing wet towels around their neck. We were seated pretty quick and ordered drinks. Soon after drinks came, but not ours. They belonged to the table next to us. Then we ordered our food. It came out so fast we were surprised. Our hopes were dashed when yet again it belonged to the other table again. Soon after I heard another table ask our waitress if she was ok because she seemed so off. She said she had her mind on other things outside of work and apologized. We soon got our food and while it was ok it was not great and the temp inside made it so uncomfortable. We should've left right when we came in. Hopefully our server figures out some work life balance or I can't imagine her making it long or this restaurant much longer.

Excellent food and service. Beautiful ambience. Their pies are the best I've ever had and such a…read moregreat variety. Get there early, lunchtime is very busy.

Food is alright. Service, so so. Prices are high. If you want a good idea of the "vibe" of the…read moreplace, just visit their Facebook. The owner/cook is a big gal with big gal energy. They are unconcerned with the customer, or customer input unless you compliment them. (Don't take my word for it, just visit Facebook). If you want a menu item without mayo, or perhaps no corn or onion, too bad. You either have to lie and say you have an allergy or order something else that you might not want. And why can you not get an item made to your preference? Good question. The answers that have been given range from "We have a small kitchen" to "If we modify everyone's food, the wait times will be an hour". The latter may be true because you'll wait 30 minutes or more anyhow. And what happens if you insist you would like an item made to your liking with only a minimum of modifications? You'll get lambasted on Facebook and told that "maybe restaurant dining isn't for you". As long as they have traffic on Hwy 65 they'll get a lot of one time, last time customers. It appears they've already crapped on the locals pretty hard as the owner is repeatedly begging for business when tourist traffic is slow. These are just my opinions, and I encourage you to draw your own conclusions. I've not just been one time, I've been several times in the last year and have tried to give this place a shot, but I just can't anymore. This has nothing to do with the owner's political beliefs, although she claims that's a reason people don't like her. She's pretty unlikable no matter who she may vote for. That said, you do get a sense of how she might vote just based on the attitude and nastiness. There is a bright spot though. There's a shorter lady server who smiles all the time and is pleasant to deal with. I feel like the others have been warned to secure the happiness.

Amazing staff and always fresh. I especially love the BLT! The atmosphere is contemporary but also…read moregives nod to the history.

Tucked into the heart of the charming little town of Calico Rock--where Main Street still feels…read morelike a scene from a simpler time--you'll find a local gem that's well worth the detour: The Printing Press Café. This cozy spot is everything you want in a small-town café--warm, welcoming, and filled with the kind of smells that make you wish biscuits counted as a food group (and here, they just might). Housed in what was once the town's original newspaper office, the café beautifully blends history with hospitality. While you wait for your food, you can browse vintage photos and clippings that tell the story of Calico Rock's past--think of it as breakfast with a side of nostalgia. Now let's talk food--specifically the biscuits and gravy. Mercy. Fluffy, golden biscuits smothered in rich, peppery gravy that's clearly made with love (and maybe a bit of magic). It's the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. The rest of the menu is solid comfort food done right--generous portions, great flavor, and prices that'll make your wallet just as happy as your stomach. Add to that a staff that treats you like family (the kind you actually want to see), and you've got yourself a true small-town treasure. If you're passing through Calico Rock--or heck, even remotely nearby--make sure to stop in. The Printing Press Café isn't just a meal, it's an experience with heart, history, and heavenly gravy.

Found a dandy today traveling through Pocahontas. Excellent burger and even better service! I went…read morew/their thick hand patted burger they call "The Big A$$ Burger" & it easily belongs in the Top 10 burgers in NE Arkansas. Thick, perfectly seasoned & cooked patty w/some bacon & cheese. Far to big for me to attempt a double! Can't go wrong w/this order when you stop in & it only cost $10! Even if you aren't in the mood for a burger they have a country buffet that looked delicious. Even found out this joint has breakfast buffet every day until 10:30! May make an early morning trip soon just to check that out. Such a cool laidback little place connected to the local livestock sale barn & decorated up w/lots of cow pics. Make the drive on over and check out Dora's Sale Barn Cafe. Make sure you treat the staff well. They do a fantastic job taking care of their customers!

Great burgers. Mostly a buffet so anything else takes some time at lunch. Worth the waitread more

Just after we ordered half a dozen sandwiches and sweets, Heidi's filled up fast for Friday lunch…read more Service was fast and accurate and divvied up between our tables. Everything tasted great but the warmed club sandwich was a low key heater of the assortment. Bacon, turkey, warm mayo on sourdough and a perfectly crisp potato salad on the side.

Food and service are great .. prices reasonable. Always fresh and great…read morePortions. Love the sandwiches and the desserts.

Amazing food and service. I have been there for breakfast and lunch and it's been a great…read moreexperience all around

My husband loves finding the locals place and this is definitely it. We are in town visiting and he…read moreand a friend went Friday and he had the chicken melt with onion rings and lived it. So he had to take me Saturday. I loved the friendliness. We got fried pickles of which I love to try everywhere I go. They were sliced incredibly thin and cooked a little crispy, they were good. I got yankee fries which had brown gravy and big globs of white cheese. I could have done without the cheese. their ranch had good flavor. My husband got the fried shrimp, he said the shrimp didn't have a lot of flavor but were fine. Again I can't say how amazing the friendliness was and acting like we were all friends. Very impressive.

Probably the best beer selection in the area. You'll find great food, daily specials and…read moreexcellent service here. They also have the best and biggest chicken strips. The cozy atmosphere and homestyle cooking will keep me coming back.

Kind of a dive, but AMAZING garlic cheese curds and ranch dressing!!! Excellent service an friendly…read morestaff.