There is a segment in the restaurant community that does well by making the simple things you can…read moremake at home. There is not only nothing wrong with that, it is sometimes exactly what you need. Exotic flavor combinations and ingredients that aren't in your regular shopping cart is not what you want. A simple sandwich, BLT for her, Club for me, with crinkle cut fries gets the job done sometimes. It satisfies that 5th grader that lurks inside of all of us no matter how old we are. I also think the older we get, the more satisfied we are with safe, neutral flavors. A pinch of salt, the indication of a whisper of pepper, a patina of mayo. We were in town for my wife to visit a quilting cornerstone spot for her. We are retired now, and closer than we had been over in MD, so we hopped in the car and made a 3 day odessy, good time had by all. Our visit got off to a little of a rough start, [at the time an unexplained delay after tea delivery - the other staff could have taken the initiative of coming to take our order, but I don't know the internal dynamics here] however the young lady bounced back well, and there are no complaints on actual service or the food. I suspect it is quite popular with the locals, I see a lot of lofty praise in the reviews, and our hotel clerk recommended we try it.

I'm so disappointed with Whistle Stop. After reading some very positive reviews I met some friends…read morefor an early evening dinner. First what was done right... We ordered the green tomatoes to share and they were yummy. Probably the best I ever had. My friends were both satisfied with their meal, one ordered a salad, and the other one had a chicken sandwich. Unfortunately, for me, I ordered a hamburger with fried okra. The okra was pretty good, however the hamburger was absolutely inedible. Dry and flavorless! I took one bite and couldn't believe how bad it was! Worst of all, when I complained the girl said "Oh, sorry about that." and walked away. I didn't want to make a scene, since I was with new friends. Needless to say, I will not be going back. There are other options in Batesville.

My husband and I went to breakfast here last week. It's absolutely the best breakfast we have ever…read moreanywhere.

Trying to support local while on vacation, we tried Chit Chat & Chew. How this place has a 4.5…read morerating is beyond me! We walked into a nearly full house. No hostess at the counter (which is in the back of the restaurant,) no sign saying to seat yourself, nor a sign saying to add your own name to the list on the counter. Without being able to read someone's mind, I asked the first employee I saw what the procedure was. She hurriedly yelled to add my name to the list and sit down (in one of the 3 chairs) and someone would seat us Asap. There were 4 names on the list ahead of us that no one had marked off to indicate they had been seated. 3 more couples walked in behind us and walked straight to an empty table. They were asked to go put their name on the list and all 3 walked out without eating. We were finally seated. Dafne, our waitress seemed to be the only wait staff working. She was ALL OVER THE PLACE..... but was definitely very attentive to each of her tables. Our order came out a short while after we placed it , with only one small mistake (no butter on the toast.) We would've preferred biscuits but they were apparently out of them by the time we got to the restaurant. The hash browns were soaked in oil... so much so they had the distinct taste of Wesson! My bacon came out like pieces of charcoal (but I DID ask for extra crispy bacon.) There was no distinct theme for this restaurant. It seems as though the decor had been pieced together with garage sale finds, thrift store goodies, or grandma's basement bargains. Some things, like the Coca Cola mural on the wall and the old soda machine were cool ... just no particular theme throughout. Why is there star wars in the bathroom -- no other star wars anywhere in the restaurant? Speaking of bathroom, it was dirty & had not one but two full trash cans in the same one occupant room. Lastly, the flooring throughout the restaurant was mismatched and uneven with jagged edges throughout, very possibly the original flooring from some time ago. If someone wasn't watching where they were walking, they could easily trip. I'd not recommend bringing someone in who uses a cane or walker! It's an accident waiting to happen!

This place is no longer open. We showed up and found a for lease sign. The town did not have much…read moreof a coffee selection

On the return leg of our girls trip. Super friendly,…read morewelcoming coffee stop. Just off I-40. Totally worth the stop.

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

Love their biscuits and gravy, omelet and lunch specials and all prices are very doable for any…read morebudget

We recently stopped by on our road trip and was so glad that we did. The service was fantastic and…read morethe food even better. It's hard to find places that will serve farm fresh food but this place does!!! It was a fantastic, filling breakfast that satisfied us all. If we are ever in the area, we will be stopping by.

One of best omelettes I have had in years. Friendly staff, excellent service, and love the…read morebiscuits. Well worth the short drive into town.

We enjoyed this little café. The food was delicious. Note: breakfast is not served after 10 AM.read more

A can't miss local jewel on the I-40 and US 70 corridor in eastern Arkansas. Talk about down home…read morewelcoming vibe--everything is positive, from relaxed but totally clean setting to the table talk. Clearly a local place but open to everyone. Food is prepared fresh, it's tasty and filling. Indeed among the best patty melts I have had anywhere in the nation. Fresh hand-made patties--cooked just right with a perfect amount of grilled onions. Homemade desserts too--the heath bar sheet cake was outstanding. You serve your own drinks--solid iced tea. My only complaint--they were out of tater tots and the crinkle fries were not consistently crisp. Lots of parking, for whatever you are driving.

Billy Jo was our waitress and she was very friendly and concerned that everything was to our…read moresatisfaction. She gets 5 stars. Food was good and the atmosphere was down home.

Nice place decorated with lots of nick nacks Daily specials…read moreGood sandwiches Breakfast till 11 Easy on and off expressway Very attentive wait staff Down home feel

This establishment is actually located at the southwest intersection of U.S. Highway 79 and U.S…read more Highway 70, within the unincorporated area of Shearerville, Arkansas (due south of I-40 Exit 265). They sell fishing tackle, and act as a convenience store and grill for the nearby Jenette, Arkansas community. As a common consequence for the convenience of the existence of rural stores, the prices for their merchandise are rather high. I do like supporting independent retailers, so I try to purchase things from small businesses that I might ordinarily buy from my normal grocery store. I once had them cook-up a cheeseburger for me, but was woefully disappointed that the chef was actively smoking a cigarette while making my food!* This was way too "old school" for me, and made for the disgusting ambiance of polluted indoor air. (* If you dislike cigarette smoking, I would instead recommend going elsewhere: Just over five miles west, on U.S. Highway 70 in Shell Lake, is Lakeside Grocery / Citgo gas station (I-40 Exit 260). There they make pizzas and sandwiches to order, carry liquor, are open later in the evening, sell gasoline/diesel fuel, and don't smoke tobacco inside of their building.)

Cheese burger still good. People real nice. A beautiful dog is in the eating area. However, they…read moreneed to reel that dog in. The dog sits near you and wants/begs for your food. He will jump up and put his paws on bar or table. I don't appreciate that at all. I'm not anti dog but that was too much for me. Probably won't go back.

This review is for the bbq. We hit the drive through almost every time we go to Heber Springs and…read moreget 2 or 3 pounds of pulled pork, potato salad and mac and cheese. Some of the best pulled pork I've ever had! We call passing through Wynne and it's ready when we get there!

The chopped pork barbecue is really good here. I also like their vinegar-based coleslaw. Next…read moretime, I'll have to try the mayonnaise-based version of their slaw. The breaded, fried okra was fresh and tasty. There were many flies in the dining area. They ought to build a vestibule onto the front entrance to combat that. I decided to take home a fried pie. The worker at the register said that she would have the cook "warm it up" for me. I declined, since it was going to be a two hour drive to get home. When I arrived home, my wife discovered that I had been sold a raw pie! Note to restaurant: warming something up isn't the same as fully cooking it! My wife ended up baking the pie in our oven, but it just wasn't the same. I was advised by restaurant staff that if I wanted beef brisket, for me to call them a few days ahead of my arrival so they could prepare it. They only make it upon request. I'll probably return if I'm in the area again.