Yeah, it does kind of feel like a truck stop. Big parking lot, easy access. It is located a short distance south of I-40 and just a few blocks west of 540 in an industrial area. It is conveniently and inconspicuously attached to the "no-tell" hotel, aka Motel 6. You know, the place where they keep the light on for you! Wake up, wander down the hall, sober up with a fresh hot cup of coffee and a big breakfast. The restaurant is highly rated by travelers and the locals. We were headed home and purposely held out for breakfast until we hit Van Buren. It was worth the wait. I had my usual breakfast. Check the pictures. It was perfect and the gravy.....This is what country sausage cream gravy is supposed to look like and how it is supposed to taste. It was the best. My wife went with the short stack and thick crispy bacon. A very enjoyable breakfast. Great service. It is a big roomy restaurant, that gets busy early in the morning and around lunch time. Hours are limited 6am-2pm. Patrons rave about the lunch offering too. The place ain't fancy, but the food is delicious. read more

Had breakfast. The eating area was clean and bright. Food was EXCELLENT. However, the service was so bad we took our breakfast to go. Our wait person was loud and rude and totally unprofessional. read more

The outside is a bit sketchy but there were lots of cars in the parking lot so we decided to give it a try. Gravy biscuits were good. I asked for onions and peppers in my hash browns and they did it. The omelette was good and so was the bacon biscuit. read more

D's - This is the wall we sat next to. I appreciate the salute to the Army! - American Near Me - Van Buren, Arkansas

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D's Family Restaurant is a local place that is convenient to Interstate 540 and Interstate 40 at Van Buren, Arkansas. It is a great local alternative to the chain restaurants that populate major highways but lack local flair. Not that chain restaurants don't have their place - but if you are looking for local - this place is quick, clean, efficient and the food is excellent. The wait staff are always responsive and friendly. My drink glass remained full and I was checked on often during my most recent visit - but that's no different than it has been each time I've come. They serve breakfast options all day or you could eat a cheeseburger for breakfast. The full menu is always available. The pricing is comparable to a home cooking chain of restaurants with rockers on their front porch. You won't have a room full of country relics on the walls, but there will be a room full of folks from this part of the country and a large fish tank full of visitors from more tropical areas to brighten the mood. Don't miss D's! read more

D's - Breakfast options of all kinds! - American Near Me - Van Buren, Arkansas

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The service was great and the Vibe is really nice too! I loved our breakfast and the servers and everything was spot on! I can't believe how fast they got the food to us. We are definitely going to come back! The friendly staff is very nice for once! read more

My family has been going here for more than 15 yrs. Just good ole homestyle cooking. And waitress are always nice and and a few remember our names. Just love the atmosphere read more

Great diner food. Went for classic breakfast. Don't go to Waffle House. Come here. Very clean. Friendly staff read more

D's - Bacon sausage - American Near Me - Van Buren, Arkansas

First off, I LOVE their coffee! Flavorful but not bitter or acidic. Servers are always super friendly and helpful. Portions are big and food is yummy. Try the breakfast sandwich, on a bun - soooo good! You can thank me later. read more

Food was good. Service fair. Had military decoration but offer NO military or veterans discount. Please remove your decoration. Your insulting us. read more

Breakfast was some of the best we have had. It is a great local, friendly place. Service was quick and checked back regularly.

This is a great little restaurant for breakfast and lunch. For those who don't eat meat or are trying to cut back, it's not on the menu, but if you ask they have a VERY nice selection of plant-based meat substitutes available.... Breakfast sausage links and patties, breaded chicken pieces, and "beef" tips are several that come to mind. I usually eat there about twice a week. Bonus: the wait staff is super nice! I love the live-edge wooden tables in the back. It's very clean and has nice decor overall, and the built-in fish tank is a great feature. read more

Excellent food. Very generous portions. Fine service. A good choice for a local breakfast and lunch spot.

Best breakfast in town. The biscuits were hot and perfect and the omelette was loaded full of meat and the ham was purification The new lay out of the dinner gives a more relaxed vide. A fish tank is a elegant touch and I had to stop to see them. read more

D's - Great breakfast love the new layout and the fish tank - American Near Me - Van Buren, Arkansas

Great food, nice waitress, clean. Stopped in at 2pm and had Bourbon chopped steak and it was great!

Went downhill and not the place it use to be. This will be my last time here. So sad because it was at one time such a standout.

The wait staff has a pitiful attitude the food is descent if I went there again I'd get my food and go back home I at least feel respected there read more

Five stars for cleanliness, friendly and nice atmosphere. There is beautiful large fish-tank well maintained with colorful bright fish, great decoration built into wall. The food is tasty and country style, just good comfy food. I loved the fried chicken and catfish made just like forty years ago-homemade! I will stop in again when traveling through. Outside is not upscale but inside makes up for it! read more

Tasty food, fast friendly service. Homey feel, good price. Everything you want in a restaurant. My wife and I stopped here on a road trip and were pleased with the spot. Unfortunately we weren't here on the weekend, the breakfast buffet would have been good for sure. read more

D's - Razorback omelette = lots of ham sausage and bacon. - American Near Me - Van Buren, Arkansas

Very good food! Friendly staff! Buffet was fresh and tasted delicious! Facilities are clean and updated. Location is a little obscure but was found with Waze! read more

Came in on a weekday with my husband on our road trip & they had an awesome super cheap buffet goin on. Service was super friendly and the food was seasoned so perfectly. I am a super picky person but this place is GREAT and Cheap. read more

Lights were burned out in the sign and no one answered when I called. Maybe it is great.......

was so excited to try this place. With all the hype from the commercials, I was ready. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!! Ate the buffet. The only good thing were the mashed potatoes. I had a salad, the dressing had no labels so I had to " sniff ' the bottle to see what it was. The croutons were gummy & the " bacon bits " were pieces of floppy bacon. The roast was so tough that I ended up spitting it out & the carrots were so hard that I couldn't even cut them. The hushpuppies were so hard that when you bit into it, it was barely chewable. The roll would barely tear apart. My husband got a cinnamon roll & it was completely raw. It seemed like the food had been sitting out all day. I would not recommend this place & will never go back. Plus the waitress never came back to our table. read more

Excellent buffet selection with great tasting food. There are also menu options for those who want don't want what's in the buffet. Everything taste great like it was cooked with love! read more

The food here is much better than the one in Alma! We've switched to here unless we have a $5 off coupon, they only honor those in Alma. Service is good too. read more

This is a great little Diner that always have a reasonable price buffet. The food is all Cook from scratch each day, there Ice Tea is fresh and don't have the bitter strong taste that most tea you find at the mega Buffet's. The waitress and staff make you feel welcome, overall it is a friendly and warm restaurant to dine in whether it is Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. read more

nice southern hospitality for sure! Food is good diner food no complaints! Im not a huge buffet eater but it always looks good!

Went for lunch today and the food was great, was fresh and the catfish was cooked perfect. All the sides tasted great and the service was also great. For the price you can't get any better food. Will be back. read more

My wife and I were there Friday night because she wanted fish. The food was average, but the staff was rude and slow. The clientele were loud and rough. On top of all of this the checkout girl insulted me. Done with this place. read more

I LOVE D's restaurant. Great food, good service, fantastic prices. Better fried chicken than anybody around here. NOT kidding.

Good home cooking, buffet style plus menu. OMG my belly is so big now, thinks it's got a friend over to play.