💥A Taste of Nostalgia: Monte Ne Inn + NWA’s Top Chicken Picks


Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋

Well, fall is officially here — and the fun just keeps on coming! 🍂

This week I took a step back in time at one of Northwest Arkansas’s most iconic restaurants: Monte Ne Inn in Rogers. For over 50 years, they’ve been serving up family-style fried chicken dinners with all the fixings — homemade bread, creamy mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, sweet corn, and that famous apple butter that keeps people coming back generation after generation.

My family and I have been coming here for 53 years, and it still feels just as special. I filmed a short video for you (linked below), and trust me — it’s worth calling ahead for reservations.

I’ve got a few more foodie videos coming your way soon, so make sure you’re following us on Instagram — you won’t want to miss them.

And since chicken is having its moment this season, I’ve included our latest Top 10 Chicken Restaurants in Northwest Arkansas feature. You’ll definitely find a new favorite (or two).

Grab your appetite — and maybe a slice of that apple cobbler while you’re at it.👇

🍽️This Week’s Menu

  • Top 10 NWA Chicken Restaurants
  • Just Opened – Pizza in Fayetteville
  • Latest Foodie Videos – Top 10 NWA Iconic Restaurant & NWA Family Friendly Halloween Events

🍗 Top 10 Chicken Restaurants in Northwest Arkansas – Local Favorites You’ll Crave

From crispy fried to slow-roasted, these hometown spots have perfected every style of chicken. Whether you love Nashville heat or down-home comfort, this list highlights the tastiest poultry plates across the region.
👉 Explore the Top 10 Chicken Restaurants in Northwest Arkansas

Just Opened: Fresh Flavors to Try

🍕 Moff’s Pizza — 205 W Dickson St, Fayetteville $10 – $25
Small but mighty pizza truck on Dickson Street serving perfectly blistered, flavor-packed pies by the slice or whole. Known for its chewy, flavorful crust and simple, high-quality ingredients crafted by owner Moff himself. Grab a slice, sit on the porch or at Puritan next door, and don’t skip the house-made ranch.
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🎥 Latest Foodie Videos

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🍗 Monte Ne Inn – Top 10 Iconic NWA Restaurant – This family style diner is still thriving 53 years later... Watch the Video

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