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.

Had a delicious fresh sandwich. Chicken chunk salad with grapes and fresh chopped celery on toasted…read morewheat berry bread. Very friendly owner and staff Excellent sweets. A most visit on the downtown square.

We just stopped back in today at the new location and loved it…read more You don't have to fight with any parking issues at all now, they have plenty of parking available now. It seems like that they have a lot more dining space too. I don't know if we really ever been charged extra for any condiments, I know that when we asked for extra butter or something like that we have received plenty of it. When I had a food choice dilemma, the server usually would give me both if it was a small order of something at no extra cost. They always go the extra mile to satisfy us. Today we even paid for an elderly couple's bill, and slid out the door without them knowing about their bill being take care of by us. Hopefully it made their day. We can't afford to do that often, but if we see a Veteran or an elderly couple, just our way of thanking them without them knowing who did it. But we love the new location and as always tip the staff well when they do good.

We walked inside for the first time and it was just what a country diner should look like…read more Beautiful wood tables. Waitress sat us quickly and delivered our drinks. She gave us her recommendations but we both were hungry for a hamburger. It was great. Fries and okra were too. Restaurant was clean. Bathroom was clean. They had extra fans blowing everywhere, so it was nice and cool. Plenty of parking. Place is alittle off the beaten path but with the extra time for a nice relaxing lunch! And support locals!

Cute wooden cabin feel, great temperature, kind people, delicious food! Great for a nice breakfast…read moreor lunch especially to avoid doing your own dishes. Our group of 8 had a great time here!!! 10 out of 10 recommended.

Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I like the ribs and okra…read more Fried pies slap. Staff is very friendly.

Great stop for a latte and a quick basic sandwich. Nothing too fancy but fun to browse the…read moreinteresting booths for trinkets and curiosities. This place is right in the center of town and super close to the mines. Very welcoming local atmosphere. They have plenty of tables and a large space inside to move about. We have two kids that get obnoxious when they're tired, especially when they're diamond mining tired and it wasn't an issue.

While visiting family in Arkansas from Florida, our group of ladies stopped in looking for a cozy…read moreplace to sit, sip coffee, and catch up for a bit. This definitely checked the box for atmosphere. The space is cute and welcoming with a mix of tables for working, couches for relaxing, and little boutique-style shopping areas along the walls with clothing, gifts, jewelry, books, and more. It was quiet during our visit aside from one family with small children, which made it a nice spot to sit and chat. I ordered an iced caramel latte, my daughter got a soda (served in the can with a cup of ice), and pricing felt comparable to Starbucks or Dunkin -- which I don't mind at all when supporting a local business. Unfortunately, the biggest downside was noticing flies inside the covered container with the beignets/donut holes. I understand bugs happen, especially in smaller towns and warmer weather, but it immediately turned us off from ordering any snacks or food items. The latte itself was just OK, nothing especially memorable. That said, I would still come back if I needed a comfortable place to sit and work, read, or visit with friends. The atmosphere was honestly the highlight for me.

Now THAT was a breakfast. Totally get why they've been in business for so long. The homemade…read moresausage patties were stellar. The pancakes were great, my banana pancakes had a lot of banana. They are hearty pancakes! AND you get toast with an egg combo, so our little 2 top was swimming in delicious breakfast food. The coffee was a perfect diner blend, served with a little mini pitcher of cream which felt like a nice touch, as did the serving apple butter and jelly in a little dish. There was a wait on a Saturday morning but it wasn't terrible, like 45 minutes. When we got in the staff were working their tails off and our server was amazing. It's a small establishment and a little loud, but don't let that stop you from having an amazing breakfast.

I'm not a fan of pancakes or sweets so I'm sure the reviews are for those. I did taste the apple…read morebutter it was good. This is NOT southern breakfast.. might be better for northerners to eat an egg breakfast here. I had the scrambled eggs and onions which was cooked well and buttery. Very good! No potatoes were a bummer. Sausage was pretty hard and dry. Bacon looked much better. I'm appreciative this place was open. Why so many places are closed in Hot Springs mid-week is baffling to me. I'll be back here next time the service was fantastic!

A pretty standard American diner. It had a decent amount of seating in a seat-yourself style…read more Service was decent. Food was alright. Serving sizes were fairly big.

Johnny B's is such a gem in Texarkana! Located right on State Line Avenue, it's close enough to…read morewalk to the famous Texas/Arkansas border sign, which makes it a fun stop for both locals and visitors. The restaurant has that classic, welcoming, locally owned feel--clean environment, friendly staff who greet you with a smile, and service that's always quick and attentive. Portions are generous (come hungry!) and the menu is full of traditional comfort food done right. Everything I've tried has been fresh, flavorful, and priced fairly. If you're looking for a casual spot with delicious food and warm hospitality, Johnny B's is exactly the kind of place that keeps you coming back.

We made a motorcycle trip Nov 7th&8th and stayed in Mena. We had friends with us. They had never…read moreeaten here so we suggested it. Of course we knew there would be no disappointments. Breakfast was perfect! I love their biscuits & gravy. My wife loved the blueberry pancakes. We had a terrific waitress! I love this Cafe! It's everything I want in a breakfast spot. Do not miss out! Don't go grab fast food. For almost the same cost you can have a real meal, and service! We love the Skyline Cafe!

I've been coming here ever since the 90s and it's still a staple every time I come home to visit…read more I've never had a bad breakfast here and the folks are as nice as can be.