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.

Yummy Possum Pie…read more Just wished the crust was less crumbly and messy to eat. Staff was friendly and the other food smelled yummy as you walk in.

We found this place on yelp. Excellent find! Highly recommend…read more Tiny place hidden in the corner of a shopping center so a little hard to find but worth it. We got lucky and missed the rush. Food was super yummy and bakery items were insane. We spent a lot of money taking stuff home. Highly recommend

I think the staff at Muellers are some of the nicest people you'd meet. Super accommodating and…read morehelpful. The star is definitely the strawberry or mandarin salad. The chicken salad is very classic, I just wish it came on a croissant. The French toast was good but everything else is kind of basic. The burger was dry and my husband said the home fries were bland. I'd come back for the salad and bakery though!

Service was wonderful and the whole place was clean and organized. Food like always simply…read moredelicious. The portions are perfect.

We came in just wanting some soup and salad, cause we're out of town and needed something green and…read morefresh. We were shocked by how good everything was for a fast casual restaurant. The staff was super nice and helpful. We chatted a bit and were torn over the menu because everything sounded great. My boyfriend got a pick 3, and I got a full salad plus cup of soup special. The portions are great. I had the Newks salad and chicken tortilla soup. He had the Italian sandwich, 1/2 garden salad with lemon vinaigrette, and the tomato bisque. Like I said, everything was really good and it's hard to say anything wasn't good. Tomato bisque was 3/5, but everything else was outstanding. We would come back again if we lived here.

First time and the last time. I spent plenty on New York Strip and just burger. The meat was all on…read morethe verge of being bad. I could smell and taste the taint. The burger was bought frozen and stayed that way till I thawed and cooked it. I would have been much better off going to Walmart.

I love their fresh beef and chicken ! They smoke their own bologna and double smoke the ham! Oh my!…read moreThey have meat reasonably priced meat package's. They also have a hot a bar.vv

Such a unique restaurant here in Hot Springs. Only brewery in a U.S. National Park. Only Brewery in…read morethe world that uses the thermal spring water. The restaurant itself is located in a historic brewhouse. With all of that being said... you can certainly expect a wait, especially during peak hours. For our party of three at about 11 on a weekday during the middle of spring break, it was about an hour wait. Thankfully, it wasn't too big of a problem. We still had some parts of Bathhouse Row that we had to explore. When there was a spot available, we got the notification through text. We headed on over. We were seated at a table right behind the host. It was shared with another pair but there was enough room so it wasn't too much of a problem. Usually, we don't drink. However, because of the uniqueness of this place, we just had to try. We aren't built for the Beer Bath that allows you to sample all 18 beers on tap. Instead, we opted for the flight which was more than enough for us. I'll be honest... I can't tell the difference at all between the different beers. Nevertheless, that speaks more to my inexperienced beer palate. The four taps that we got were all tasty and lasted us through the meal. For starter, we got the fried cauliflower. Crispy exterior that made our daily veggie intake that much more delicious. Paired very well with ranch. For main, I got Rose's Burger. The bacon jam provided a good amount of sweetness that was balanced by some of the spice from the pepperjack cheese and the savoriness of the burger itself. My mom got the reuben sandwhich. It was standard. My dad got the steak sandwich - it's basically a philly cheese. I thought it was particularly good especially since they use beer cheese made in-house. In terms of serivce, I will say that it was slow at times. However, as mentioned, this place is incredibly busy so definitely gotta give them some grace. In the future, I'd definitely come back again given the quality and uniqueness of Superior Bathhouse

Stayed off the main drag for 3 nights in Hot Springs in mid-March. It was hard to find a variety of…read morerestaurants within walking distance so went to the nearby Superior Bathhouse. We were a party of 2 that happened to arrive the same time as a party of 8-10 around 8pm. It was dark and our table wasn't really set up for service: there was no night lamp on the table to read the menu and it took forever to get napkins and silverware. We ordered hamburgers, fries and beer. Food was meh. Fries were cold and burger was mediocre at best. We still left a significant tip bc we truly talking w/our server, a Hot Springs local, who ultimately made our experience pleasant. It's nice to sit outside on the patio if the weather is nice. Indoors is loud.

After a full day exploring Hot Springs, Arkansas, this BBQ absolutely HIT the spot…read more Before you even walk inside, look to your left -- you can see the giant smokers going and smell that incredible smoky BBQ aroma before you ever reach the door. Honestly, that smell alone had us excited to eat. The setup here is casual and easy. You order at the counter, grab a table, and they give you a number, though a lot of the food was ready so quickly that several items were handed to us almost immediately after ordering. Our group shared all kinds of things so we got to try a little bit of everything. My daughter and I split a loaded baked potato topped with pulled pork and added several sides to the table because honestly...we wanted to try it all. The fried okra was especially delicious, but truly everything we had was good. Around the table: * My dad ordered the nachos * My mom got a sweet potato along with brisket-stuffed jalapeños wrapped in bacon (which she absolutely loved) * We sampled sides galore and nobody left hungry The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and service was FAST without making the experience feel rushed. This felt like exactly what good Southern BBQ should be -- flavorful, generous portions, no unnecessary fuss, and the kind of meal that makes everyone at the table happy after a long day out exploring.

We were in town for a conference and thought we would give Blue Ember a try. There is ample…read moreparking outside, the building looks new and attractive with a wall of cut logs to the left of the entrance. The smoke aroma hits you before you open the door which is nearly always a good sign. Both of us decided on their Special Op's sandwich, which comes with a Brisket, Pulled Pork, a choice of sausage (jalapeño pineapple or four cheese), a rib and a side of beans. We each ordered a side of potato salad and we split an order of Brisket Twisters which are jalapeños stuffed with brisket and cream cheese and wrapped in bacon. Neither of us finished and both of us had to get a to-go box. Overall everything was really good. Everything was fresh, the hot foods were hot, not warm or dried out, from sitting around in a warming cabinet, for hours, and the potato salad was well chilled, not room temperature. It is things like this that I notice, and make a difference. The only thing I was not keen on was the rib. It was extremely soft almost mushy and literally falling of the bone. I know thats how many people like their ribs. I just prefer my ribs to be a little less well done and have a bit of a pull to the meat to get it off the bone, so I am not going to ding them for that. The counter where you order and get your meal is clean, bright and cheerful, the staff are all really pleasant, friendly and helpful. The dining room is fairly large and roomy, with plenty of space to relax and enjoy your food. Overall, a really good dining experience and we both agreed we would dine there again.

The food was so good. The only thing I had hoped for more of was tuna salad, and I didn't get any…read moretomatoes. I didn't complain about it because it was good without them. But I'll definitely order it again and make sure it comes with tomatoes. So I'll be able to give a review on that. The soup was so hot and delicious. Very cheesy. Saw they have the clam chowder. I really want to try that. The service was good, and the ambiance was quiet and relaxing.

The place was so nice and spacious and decorated beautifully. The cheesecake was out of this world…read moredelicious! So many desserts and cheesecakes to choose from! The service was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable of the desserts! Love this place and will definitely recommend and return!

Absolutely no vegan options, I barely could tolerate the vegetarian popcorn, but it was saturated…read morein salt. What are they trying to give me high blood pressure?! I couldn't even finish the bag because it was inedible and caused my veins to tingle in pain. With Walmart nearby, you'd think they would pick up some vegan frozen snack food like corn dogs, chicken nuggs, Daiya pizza, or something, but nope! I didn't get a chance to find out what was in the veggie chili, the chick at the counter said they ran out. No roasted corn neither. This is food not even a chipmunk would bother to eat.

EVERYONE working in this stand was extremely rude. I couldn't believe the cooks manners and how he…read morewas talking to everyone. I did NOT want him cooking my food. My friend ordered a chicken salad and paid $15 for it only for them to say "our grill is closed so we're out of chicken and pretty much everything else. But we can make a salad without chicken" I'm sorry trying to charge $15 for a salad WITHOUT chicken is insane. She got a refund and I did not order anything and we left that miserable place. I was so excited to eat outside in the beautiful trees with peacocks and butterflies but these people at this stand ruined it. It was our very first time in Arkansas too and your guys' attitude was atrocious. Do better

Very nice employees, very noisy Sunday morning - steamed milk, construction grinding, hard walls,…read morelong service wait after order even though not crowded, tables unbused, mushroom sandwich not to die for, Double Trouble very good.

Visited this restaurant today for lunch. All I can say is super excellent. We did not go for coffee…read morebut we went for food. I had the Cuban sandwich and it was excellent with potato salad and the lime-cilantro rice. My wife had a The ultimate Cuban breakfast on the cuban roll, she said it was excellent The attention provided to us by the employees/owners was personal and over the top!!!! I don't get coffee so I can't speak to their drinks, but the looked so good I was thinking about having one of their non-coffee drinks, but I was so full from the food I wasn't in a position to order anything else . I have had Cuban sandwiches in many places over the years, and I would say this is the best I've ever had. The place is very quaint and personal. Absolutely will recommend this to any of my friends going to Hot Springs, telling them to absolutely go there.We are from Texarkana and we visit Hot Springs often. WE WILL be making this our regular stop EVERY time. Five stars and two thumbs up.

Food was ok. First bite was burned bun but good after that…read more Service was great. Got busy when we were about to leave. 4 stars is accurate.

For the price it's not worth it. Took 2 bites and it shouldn't be considered a tuna sandwich. In…read morethe pictures you can see it's all bread.