While visiting family in Arkansas from Florida, we stopped into Hawkins Variety Store and…read morehonestly...this place was just FUN. My absolute favorite thing in the store was the selection of hats -- especially the hilarious animal hats with ears that pop up and down when you squeeze the dangling paws. They were adorable little girls hats. I was thankful for my great-nephews because if I had great-nieces, we would have spent way more money in this store than intended LOL. Beyond the hats, they had a little bit of everything: old-school candy, toys, snacks, sandwiches, souvenirs, and Blue Bell Ice Cream. It definitely has that classic small-town variety store feel that's becoming harder and harder to find. One of our Arkansas family members treated us to ice cream, and mine was delicious. I went with strawberry in a waffle cone while my daughter chose cherry vanilla. One thing I found both funny and interesting -- all the cone options were the same price. The larger waffle cone cost the same as the smaller sugar cone, which means...obviously go big if you can because you can fit way more ice cream in it for the same cost. Cute little stop with personality, nostalgia, and some genuinely unique finds.

this is a cute little store. the cbd gummies they had were pretty expensive but the pear ones are…read moredelicious. staff was friendly

We ate here for lunch and were surprised by the lunch buffet and salad bar. Sadly, we could not do…read morethe buffet, because they did not have their gluten free options available. But, this is a great option for those who are not GF. We ordered a veggie pizza on cauliflower crust. The toppings are piled high. I had to eat it with a fork. They have an arcade area for families to sit and kids to play. They place was very clean and everyone was very helpful. We would eat here again.

20 minutes turned into an over hour wait. Definitely need to work on accurate timelines.read more

Another gem recommended by Yelp. I had the oriental chicken salad and it was exceptional. My…read morehusband had the teriyaki chicken panini with house made chips. Yummy. To finish it off we had a chocolate chunk cookie which was so butter tasting with lots of chocolate chunks. The dining room was cutely decorated and welcoming. The staff was plentiful and helped immediately. I would highly recommend Cafe 1217.

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.

A friend and I are in town to celebrate the New Year and some locals recommended Feed Bin. We were…read moregreeted and taken care of by the most polite server who checked in on us and kept our drinks full throughout our meal. We loved the live music and how the musicians interacted with diners. The environment was welcoming. My friend devoured her Shrimp PoBoy before I could get a photo and said her fries were delicious. My steak was melt-in-your-mouth perfectly cooked medium rare.

The fried green tomatoes were tasty and I had a hamburger that was pretty good. My husband had the…read moreAlfredo that was really runny, wasn't terrible but would not recommend or order again. Atmosphere and live music was very good. Service was slow but we weren't in a hurry.

I don't understand the good reviews. The sodas all had a faint taste of cleaner like they washed…read morethe soda machine and didn't rinse it out. The shrimp tasted funny, the Alfredo was gloppy mush with no flavor. The fried food was okay but you can't really go far wrong with that. Pretty sure it's all ordered from some factory made food conglomerate and heated up. If you cook from scratch at home you will definitely be disappointed. If you're a hamburger helper cook then you might like it okay. For the price it's a ripoff. I wonder if all the good reviews are just friends of the owner The only positive thing I can say is our waitress was sweet and attentive.

Excellent food and service! We were there at 2pm. Our Awesome Blossom was overcooked but they…read moreprepared another, with apologies. We both ate the lunch special: hush puppies, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, a roll, and cobbler for dessert. Atmosphere is relaxing, very family centric. Next time we pass through I'll try the fish.

We went here after slogging our way through the "Crater of Diamonds". We never found any diamonds,…read morebut this restaurant was a jewel. Service was on point and fast. The food was delicious and served hot and fresh. The prices were amazing for the food. Me and my wife both got the Friday special: 2 enchiladas with rice and beans. I got cheese and she got the beef in flour tortillas. Man, it was good! We are from Murfreesboro, TN, and if we ever return, we will definitely return to Telingas!

3.5 stars but I'll round up! When it's one of about seven restaurants in this locale, it's the…read morestand-out. We were here on a Friday after a morning of rock-washing at Crater of Diamonds and needed a reprieve from the brutal heat. I had the Ranchero Special with chicken and my dining companion had 3 street tacos - Al Pastor and carne asada. First, the staff were gracious and efficient. Our server was particularly attentive while not being intrusive. The decor might seem gaudy, but I've seen similar at other Mexican restaurants with excellent food. It was a nice change of atmosphere after having spent a couple hours in gray, dust-brown troughs of mud and gravel, shoveling piles of rocks into a bucket to be washed in a vat of murky gritty water. Some reviewers have said the salsa was just plain tomatoey, but I really liked it -- it had some light heat and is similar to what I've had at many Arizona Sonoran-style Mexican restaurants. Maybe those reviewers were expecting jars of Chi Chi's or Pace-not-"made in New York City!?"-Picante. The Ranchero Special was fine. The flavor profile was a little one dimensional, particularly with their white queso on it. The sliced tomatoes added a bit of acidic balance to that. My dining companion said her corn tortilla street tacos were pretty tasty. The pork in the al pastor had a little fat in it, but there were also a few good chunks of sautéed pineapple there. We also had a limonado drink which was very refreshing and delicious. Overall, a good place to have a meal if you're in Murfreesboro, AR and have nowhere else to go.

Wow, what a fulfilling treat! Fresh cut fries, topped with cheese, Brisket & all the "fixin's"!! So…read moremuch flavor, it was tender, Smokey and the cheese rounded it out perfectly!! The order was accurate and I had to stop again for the same thing, a few weeks later!!!

Stopped here for a late lunch. The food is very good! A little pricey but not too bad overall…read more Staff is friendly. We got the brisket sandwich, with fries and a drink. We would definitely stop here again!

The chicken salad sandwich & pasta were delicious! The fruit as a side was way more than I would've…read moreexpected. Went back again for the brick oven pizza & it was amazing! Cute little place that was full of fun things to look at or purchase.

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.

Food was delicious! Staff were awesome! Place was so clean. Will definitely visit again when in…read moretown.

This is a half pound burger with jalapenos and avacado!!!!!!!!!! So good. Fries with bacon, cheese,…read moreand ranch.

Omg! If you are within 100 miles of this, make your way over and chow down! We stopped in after a…read moremorning in Murfreesboro and did not expect this to be so incredible. The buffet was amazing - and so cheap! Under $30 for me and two kids with beverages! There were beans, corn muffins, fluffy rolls, peach cobbler and a peach pecan cake. Fried fish, chicken and rib meat. Fresh veggies for a great salad and mashed potatoes as well as a cheesy potato ham casserole. It was a comfort food heaven!

Stopped randomly it was a late lunch 2:15. Food was good, price was great, service was real good. I…read morewould return again. Very nice place that was well ran, clean with friendly staff.