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    Sunshine Store & Cafe

    4.8 (50 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Karla H.

    Amazing service and the best breakfast we've had in a long time. This place is off the beaten path and well worth the drive. The staff is extremely friendly and offered incredible information about Hot Springs things to do.

    Corn beef hash and eggs
    Teresa D.

    The ambiance is open and colors are inviting. The food was wonderful, but not a fan of the crepes. The service was a little slow at start but she was friendly and made sure everything was good.

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    Looking for some good veggies? Look no further! Head to Sunshine Store & Cafe in Royal. You will be glad you did. In fact, you will probably bring some home.

    Part of the Thursday night special. 2 pieces fried chicken, homemade mashed potatoes, and green beans. It was so good!

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    I really enjoy Sunshine Cafe. It's out of the way, quaint and the people are so nice. My kinda place!

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    Great Burgers! Our family moved nearby and have made it our Friday night spot for burgers and the best hand cut fries around!

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    Great little stop on the road! Great service and friendly atmosphere. Good food too.....................................

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    4 years ago

    My wife's family used to own the store, the owner now has improved it so much. The food is great

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    Fabulous food and service. We bought food, literally enough to feed a football team, and they were prompt; the food was excellent and hot!

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    Really good food! The folks there are so friendly, we eat there often. Cannot wait to go back:-)

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    5 years ago

    Cute little store and cafe. Went there for breakfast. Everyone was so nice. Food was delicious!!

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    Amazing, great service and gives you your food fast. Best burgers in town. Never disappoints!

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    Such a friendly atmosphere! Delicious fried chicken and ribeye. Huge portions for breakfast.

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    The Sunshine cafe is a great family environment where the people are friendly and the food is good.

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    Visiting from Dallas and found this little gem!! The best catfish this girl has ever had!

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    Wonderful location out in the country, but only fifteen minutes from Hot Springs.

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    VAULT - Complimentary dessert! Ganache chocolate with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Very nice.

    VAULT

    4.3(351 reviews)
    10.7 mi
    $$

    This is the place to have a beautiful dinner in Hot Springs! It is right near all the fun stuff on…read morea corner downtown, and it is simply divine. The ambience is just so elegant and romantic. The menu lights up as you open it and everything on it sounded delicious. The servers, Peter and Emily, were so fun and helpful! They brought out these heavenly yeast rolls basted in truffle butter...what??? I got the market fish special which was grouper, and my husband got the grilled pork chop. Come with an empty stomach if you get the pork chop. It is a very generous portion and is delicious! The grouper was perfection...crispy on the outside, light and flakey inside, sitting atop beautiful spring vegetables and a lovely light beurre blanc sauce. It was topped with edible flowers and micro greens. I regret that I did not take a photo (we were so hungry), but it was just divine. The chef came over to ask what we thought and we told him everything was amazing. The staff were absolutely lovely. We can't say enough good things. This is what a restaurant experience on vacation should be like. What a gem! Hopefully next time we visit we can try the dessert menu! We won't even get into how they make bread pudding out of those delicious rolls...

    I wish I could give this restaurant more stars. Hands down the best dining experience I've had so…read morefar in my life. We happened to stumble upon this gem randomly during our trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas not expecting much but wow were we absolutely blown away. First, you walk into a dimly lit, intimate dining area and seated at a table with very comfy chairs and menus that light up for visibility. Next, your waiter is SO knowledgeable about every item on the menu. I had history lessons about the rice production in the area while learning about which dishes to choose. While waiting for your food, you are served an edgy orange-glazed dinner roll that is simultaneously intriguing and comfortingly familiar. A delicious twist on a classic. The head chef also came around serving an amuse-bouche of another experimental apple dish which was an explosion of flavor in my mouth. Food comes- oh my goodness I cannot explain how amazing the Chislic beef tips were. Every component of this dish was just so thoughtfully crafted and well-blended. Each bite was bursting with flavor and energy. My partner also loved the potato soup. Our mains were equally impressive- my fennel rice in particular knocked my socks off. I have never tasted rice so decadent and aromatic in my life. The salmon was of course great but certainly not the star of the show. Finally, the bread pudding at the end was the cherry on top of the culinary bliss we had just experienced. I would drive 10 hours back to Hot Springs just for this restaurant. So sad it has to be so far. Do not miss your opportunity to come here if you happen to be in town!!

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    VAULT - Dining area.

    Dining area.

    VAULT - Smoked Cream Corn. The bacon bits and smoky flavors are great additions to this side dish!

    Smoked Cream Corn. The bacon bits and smoky flavors are great additions to this side dish!

    VAULT - The Vault table I want to bring my husband back here

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    The Vault table I want to bring my husband back here

    Eden - Vegan wings

    Eden

    4.1(117 reviews)
    10.8 mi

    So glad we don't miss this hidden gem. It's in the back of a bathhouse, Hotel Hale, on Bathhouse…read moreRow. We went for brunch (available Saturday and Sunday only.) It's a cozy dining room with a small bar (seats about 4.) Not a huge place so reservations are recommended. Staff were super friendly. I didn't feel out of place in my sweatshirt and jeans but will probably wear something other than a sweatshirt for dinner. It was super cold outside. When you walk into the bathhouse, you can't see the restaurant. Someone at the front desk takes you back to it. The gentleman that took us back was very welcoming. He walked us to our table and gave us information about the menu. If you walk into and no one is at the desk, it's because it takes a moment for them to walk guests back. Be patient. We both had the Vintage Breakfast and it was cooked perfectly. My husband had the Morningrita wish was really good. I had their Classic Bloody Mary. Their mix is made in-house and is great. Oh and they have a Mimosa Flight!!! It's a bottle of champagne and your choice of 3 different juices. We tried mango, pineapple, and strawberry kiwi. All were spectacular. We will definitely be going back to try their lunch and dinner menus.

    I'm really confused why so many people rave about this place. It was grossly overpriced. Food…read morequality was poor and overcooked. For example, another restaurant, in Houston no less, offered a house made tortellini dish with TRUFFLES for $32. Maybe I should've considered my options a bit more but the reviews and recommendations set high expectations. The ambience / vibe felt poorly executed. Seems like they use the side room for storage. During our visit the door was left open, and it was obvious employees were going in and out to watch the basketball game. The one positive was the drinks.

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    Flowers from the waiter.

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    Home Plate Cafe and Bakery - 2-item Veggie Plate: Baked potato & broccoli

    Home Plate Cafe and Bakery

    4.0(228 reviews)
    15.9 mi
    $$

    It's been a couple years since we've been to Home Plate and the quality has slippled both in…read moreservice and food. This was a no credit card day, which is unfortunate but understandable. The waitress brought water and menus then disappeared. We had to go look for her to take our order. Another waitress finally showed up and was very unfriendly and short. The food, meatloaf, potatoes, broccoli arrived and was mediocre at best. Meatloaf was loaded with fillers and smothered in tasteless gravy. Less than quarter cup of potatoes smothered in gravy and broccoli was mostly stems and small pieces. Waitress never stopped by to check how things were. We used to rave about this place but sadly, no more. Finally, we had to go look for our waitress for the bill. No thank you, no come back soon, no appreciation for stopping by. Probably won't be back.

    We have been going to Home Plate for years and have never had a problem until today. It was a big…read moreproblem for me. They are cash and check only right now so when we arrived and met my MIL at the booth I had $5 in my purse and I put it on the table while I was thinking about it because it was the only cash I had. MIL was paying for the bill. Our waitress (back of her shirt said Sofi) approached very nice at first, then noticed the $5 and asked if it was already there. I told her no, that I had just put it there. She looks at me funny and walks away. She goes over to the kitchen area (not far away) and yells that I STOLE her money. We then hear someone say something about checking cameras. PLEASE DO!! I hope you do check the camera! That way you can see my pull the $5 out of MY purse and put it on the table. Anyway, after that she was just really rude to us while being friendly to everyone else. She wouldn't even give us our check, she had the hostess do it, who was also rude and argued with MIL over change. Probably because of the stupid "scene" the waitress pulled. Just absolutely juvenile, immature, childish, petty behavior. I can put my money on the table any time I want while I'm dining, that does NOT give anyone the right to accuse someone of stealing OR of lying. My MIL tried to explain to her as well that it was MY $5 that I took out of MY purse and she just yelled OK in her face. This is such low quality behavior, but I left the $5 anyway, because i'm an honest and good person even though she didn't deserve a penny after how she treated us. Absolutely ridiculous.

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    Home Plate Cafe and Bakery - Possum pie

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    Cafe 1217 - Tomato Bisque and Spinach Salad

    Cafe 1217

    4.5(256 reviews)
    11.2 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Cafe 1217 - Oriental Chicken Salad

    Oriental Chicken Salad

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