Bacon cooked right. Ham nicely seared, hash browns both crisp and soft, gravy wonderful and a…read morefluffy biscuit. The breakfast menu is simple, the service is friendly and it's a classic diner feel. The plate lunches are good southern cooking, and the cheeseburgers are top notch. If you are in the area, it's worth a stop.

Good southern food.Plate lunch with a choice of two entrees daily.Open breakfast and lunch.read more

The Monster Omelet is AWESOME!! Friendly attentive staff…read more Biscuits and gravy are like your mama used to make. This is a lost art. I'll be back.

Wow had someone tell me this was a good place so I stopped for lunch my girl friend ordered the…read moreMonterey chicken I ordered the hamburger steak, first the Monterey chicken had this sauce pour over it I have no idea what it was but was not good at all. My hamburger steak was burned and the mash potatoes tasted funny I didn't eat them. Best part of the meal was my salad it was very good with fantastic ranch dressing on it. I don't like leaving bad reviews but at $40 it should have been better. Very disappointed. The staff was very friendly no problems with them at all.

This place was sooooo good. They serve REAL food, and it's REAL good…read more We started with cheese stuffed tots (with little pieces of jalapeños in the center). My husband looked at me and said, "what are we eating"? When I told him what it was, he said, "these are delicious, why don't more places serve these"? So, that should tell you something, but, what really made these delicious is that they were homemade (not a mass sold frozen boxed product). We then ordered chicken fried steak and eggs. The chicken fried steak was delicious and obviously homemade. It was served with biscuits and gravy and grits. When the biscuit arrived, I was instantly deceived- it looked to be a hard, overcooked biscuit. Boy, was I wrong. This biscuit was pure perfection. It had a buttery, crisp outside and was soft and delicious on the inside. This was such a great find during our stay in Heber Springs. If you are looking for exceptional home cooking, this is the real deal.

We loved Peggy Sue's Place! My mom, daughter and I decided to come here for breakfast. Just around…read morethe corner from her, we walked into this cute restaurant decorated with chickens and chicks!! We walked in and sat anywhere we wanted. For Christmas eve, we caught them at a time that wasn't too busy. My daughter and I ordered their country fried steak with eggs and a biscuit & gravy. My mom ordered French toast with bacon. Their gravy isn't a sausage gravy, but if you want it to be, they can make it happen! Our food didn't take long! We were enjoying it quickly and it was tasty!! Hot biscuits, with chunks of sausage, my over medium eggs were almost over hard, but still tasty. Their French toast was delicious too! Customer service was phenomenal! Everyone we spoke to was really nice. I got to say hello and Merry Christmas to Peggy Sue herself! (And she loves her chickens!!!!) Take care, everyone! Happy Holidays!

A breakfast burrito that rides the rails straight into legend…read more Some meals feed you. Others announce themselves--plant a flag in your memory and refuse to leave. Jesse James Foods, a train-car restaurant tucked into Batesville, Arkansas, does the latter with the confidence of a place that knows exactly who it is and what it's doing. I arrived from Austin with the quiet skepticism of someone who's eaten well and often. I left recalibrated. The stage is already set the moment you step inside: a railcar theme reborn as a diner, humming with the kind of honest energy that only comes from food made by people who care. And at the center of it all is Jesse himself--part conductor, part craftsman, wholly in command of his kitchen. I ordered two takeout breakfast burritos (mom in hospital) that could not have been more different in temperament yet equally accomplished in execution: the Ghost Aioli Ham Breakfast Burrito and the Sausage Breakfast Burrito. Let's talk about the ghost pepper first--because Jesse did. Knowing my Texas background and my respect (and caution) for ghost pepper heat, he paused. He explained. He offered a taste, not as a dare, but as an assurance. That confidence was earned. The ghost aioli, when paired with the ham, is a masterclass in restraint. The heat is real--but it's civilized. The richness of the ham tempers the ghost pepper's fire into something warm, aromatic, and deeply satisfying rather than aggressive. It doesn't shout; it hums. Of the two burritos, it was the clear favorite--layered, bold, and balanced in a way that tells you this wasn't an accident. This was thought through. The sausage burrito, meanwhile, is comfort done right. Savory, grounded, and generous without being heavy. It's the kind of breakfast that steadies you for the day ahead. And then there's the detail that separates good from great: a proper crispy hash brown aside the burrito. Not limp. Not steamed into submission. Crispy. Structural. Intentional. It adds texture, contrast, and proof that Jesse understands breakfast at a fundamental level. Service matters, and here it shines. Jesse and his staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely proud of what they're serving--because they should be. There's no pretense here, just hospitality backed by skill. Jesse James Foods isn't just a stop. It's a destination. If you're anywhere near Batesville, you owe it to yourself to climb aboard. This is a must-try--and a reminder that some of the best food in America isn't found in big cities, but in railcars run by people who care enough to get every detail right. - M. Brown

Great place! Smokehouse burger was great. Great flavor and the bread didn't get in the way. The…read moreboudin burger was good but I'm from Louisiana and like spicier boudin. The hot chicken sandwich had good kick. On another note, this is a Christian business that is not ashamed. I loved it. Keep up the good work!

Got off the beaten path today while in Batesville looking for somewhere other than our usual eating…read morespots. So glad we made found our way to Bigs. The etoffee was phenomenal! Obviously cooked by someone who knows about the Cajun trinity. It was perfectly seasoned. The crawfish were plentiful and flavorful as well. Another one of our party had the Reuben, which was also put together well with the perfect combination of sauerkraut, thousand island, Swiss and meat. We were greeted with a warm welcome and sat immediately. Our young waiter gave 100%. He was attentive and was able to answer all our questions. Kudos to him! We are already looking forward to our next visit to Batesville.

Went here for lunch and the food was pretty good. It did take a little time for the food during…read morelunch I noticed so don't be in a hurry. I got the bacon cheeseburger and it was solid! Buddy got the cuban and he was not impressed. I was not impressed when i got the bill and noticed that they charged me for water .25 and then charged me another .50 for lemons for my water LOL. Oh well, maybe he should have told me that ahead of time so that i could decide to pay up for tea or soda. That is the first time ever that i have been charged for cup o water.

Excellent service. Food was amazing and it's casual. Cash only! ATM is there if you need it.read more

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.

The restaurant is clean and comfortable. The food we had was done the way we ordered it and very…read moregood. The waitress took good care of us.

Colton's is a chain and it's smack dab in the average range. Our server was on it, taking our drink…read moreorders and returning with them along with a basket full of rolls and whipped honey butter. He never skipped a beat, including checking back with us shortly after our food arrived to see if we needed anything else. I never order ribs but I decided to jump out of my comfort zone and give it a shot. They were fall off the bone tender with a good bit of sauce, unfortunately, they were also pretty salty. Everyone else seemed happy and content with their choices. I've been to Colton's 3 times and this trip wasn't better or worse than my previous 2 visits. Pro Tip: You can get a bucket of peanuts to eat at your table but you have to ask for them.

I was at Mel's diner and had three over easy eggs and hash browns and links and Texas toast it was…read morefantastic and the waitress did a fantastic job and the restaurant was clean and I will recommend Mel's diner to everyone and I give them five stars nice job everyone keep up the great work

Been before and have been happy this time we waited 15 min for drinks placed our order and waited…read moreanother forty min for an order of toast and a sandwich went to pay for the drinks no ticket just paid for tea and coffee. The waitress sees runs to the kitchen and has It will you take it to go? A nice breakfast ruined cashier did not even say I'm sorry. Zero stars if possible sad because we liked this place and the food. I'm

If I could give more stars, I would!!!! This place has been open since 1945... if you know anything…read moreabout small towns you should know hat if a restaurant isn't good it won't be around this long. This place is amazing. The food was EXCELLENT, service was OUTSTANDING (Ill get to that) and the prices??? You can't beat them!!! We were greeted quickly and chose our table. You could tell it was locals taking up other tables. Everyone was laughing with each other and the staff and it definitely made us feel like we picked the right place! I ordered a veggie omelette, husband ordered a ham and cheese omelette and mother in law ordered three eggs, hash browns and toast. We were all extremely happy!!! Pam Anderson (known to the locas as Josh lol) was amazing. She was funny and made us feel right at home! She was quick with all of our food and drinks and never left us hanging. She recommended the Lemon Icebox Pie and boxed it up for me! It was soooooo good! She also gave me a HUGE to go cup of coffee for the road! Honestly my ONLY disappointment and this is so minor I shouldn't even mention it... I couldn't buy a T Shirt! I was sad. I thought the meal was so good and I would love to promote their business! If y'all get shirts in, you let a girl know!!!! Thanks again Pam! Can't wait to drive through again!!!!

Food is usually good and it is a place where you can get some plate lunch meals. Been in business…read moresince 1940s