I can't say enough good things about this place. Great burgers, amazing chicken friend steak, but…read moremy personal favorites are the onion straws and the coconut pies! Best place to eat on the West side of Hot Springs

Great service! It's all about the pie!…read moreNice view of the lake . No soda fountain they serve bottled drinks.

Simply put: Friendly, patient service!…read moreBest friend pickles our family has ever had! Great onion rings! Fried mushrooms are good: crunchy and juicy. Chicken strips are juicy and crispy, Burgers were tasty! We all loved the milkshakes! Highly recommend the peanut butter flavor!

I asked if the chicken strips come with fries and was told yes but was charged extra for them…read more Wasn't told they charge for sauces or credit card fee so ended up being a lot more than we expected. Won't be back

Delicious food & efficient, friendly service! Always consistent quality. Dining area is cleanread more

The restaurant is clean and pleasant. The staff was professional, helpful and quick. The loaded…read morehash-browns were amazing. The vegetable and cheese omelette was tasty and perfectly prepared. The prices are good. It is a nice addition to Mt. Ida.

I am from Mt. Ida and eat here regularly on Fridays because they serve catfish. Today with my meal…read moreI received no tartar sauce, no hush puppies and they gave me something that was supposed to be cornbread but was cake. The waitress did leave a bill but disappeared until we were finished eating. I explained that what was supposed to be cornbread was not and she said it was and she didn't make it not her problem. I paid for the meal and had enough cash to not leave a tip. It will be the last time I ever step foot in the place. I know the difference between cornbread and cake and what is rude and what is acceptable.i assume she is a relative because no company would put up with her. Time was Friday January 30 at 12:45 when I left. Totally uncalled for behavior. Tim Hutchison

Food was good Service was friendly…read more Ambiance is country cafe atmosphere. Good place to eat and relax while traveling and looking for a small town atmosphere.

We came 30 minutes before closing and the employee asked if we could take it to go. I understood. I…read moretried the bbq nachos and spicy beef jerky. They don't have prices labeled. The spicy beef jerky seemed like it was sitting there for ages. I've never had stale jerky but it would probably taste like that. The bbq nachos were just as horrendous. They do have a country ambiance that works. Aside from that stay away from the food. You're probably safer having a sandwich from there.

We had a sandwich that was nothing special. The roast beef on the sandwich was DRY. But I imagine…read moreif it was home smoked that's the way it comes out. I gave the four stars because the cinnamon rolls are THE best cinnamon rolls I've ever had!! Service was good and the place was neat.

Ended up here for late lunch. Wow a great decision. The Philly steak is amazing. The atmosphere…read morewas very nice and warm. The owners came out and talked to us, very sweet and nice folks. Will be back asap. Best food we have had in HSV so far. They actually ship in bread frol Philly for these sandwiches!!!!

I only got to eat here once while on vacation, but it was DELICIOUS! The staff were very sweet and…read moreprofessional, too! I just moved to Arkansas, so I'm disappointed this place closed down. I was looking forward to dining here again! EDIT: Happy to know business is still going and that there will be a new location opening up. Looking forward to dining here again! Thank you!

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.

Service is wonderful. Food is amazing! I ordered their southwest chicken melt with potato chips &…read moretheir tomato soup (not pictured), southwest chicken melt was amazing, and their homemade chips were perfect! Their tomato soup was packed with flavor, it was delicious! I never noticed this place until my mom mentioned it but the place is very cute, when you walk in it's like an art gallery and then you walk through it's a restaurant. Definitely have to go back to try other items on the menu before I leave!

What a great find! The staff and food were both amazing. Very clean, and well organized as well…read more Our daughter has food allergies, and they were not only very accommodating, but incredibly understanding and supportive.

Great food. Everything is fresh and delicious. This food bus is worth checking out.read more

Man! I had been out of town for 2 weeks and was hungry for something for dinner...I knew EXACTLY…read morewhere i was going. Got a Double Cheeseburger and a diet coke at The chuck stop and was not disappointed at all. Those patties are thick and put everyone else to shame. The Burger was freshly cook and the lettuce tomato onions were all fresh. It is worth waiting for believe me. Tony Brown

We stopped here for snacks and some produce and grocery items on our way to Hot Springs. Staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. Store is clean, well stocked.

This is a great family run business, friendly service, clean, well managed. We are indeed…read morefortunate to have Bob's Food City in Mount Ida, Arkansas.