This Week’s New Eats + Local Favorites You’ll Love


Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋

From brand-new bites to iconic staples, this week’s roundup is packed with flavor. We’ve got fresh-from-the-oven bread in Bentonville, Southern comfort on wheels in Fayetteville, and spooky-themed burgers that are almost too fun to eat. Plus, we’re spotlighting local favorites from Lebanese street food to legendary pie.

Let’s dig in. 👇

In Today’s Issue

  • New Restaurant Round Up
  • Local Fav's
  • Iconic Restaurant

THIS WEEK'S BITES

✳️*JUST OPENED
🍞 Great Harvest Bread Co. $5–$15
📍 2401 SE J Street, Suite 5, Bentonville, AR 72712
📞 (479) 364-0218

This locally owned bakery café turns freshly milled whole grains into warm, made-from-scratch breads, pastries, and sandwiches. Signature loaves like Honey Whole Wheat and Cinnamon Chip share the spotlight with hearty breakfast options, fresh salads, and seasonal specials. Guests are often greeted with a free sample slice, making it as much a community gathering spot as it is a place to stock up on artisan bread.

✳️*JUST OPENED
🚚 Soulspoon Southern Co. $6.50–$25
📍 418 S Government Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
📞 (479) 287‑3924

This Fayetteville-based food truck brings Southern comfort to the street with fried chicken, crispy pork chops, and golden fried fish served with scratch-made sides like mac & cheese, candied yams, and honey butter cornbread. Finish with banana pudding or cheesecake and sip on a rotating lineup of Southern lemonade flavors.

✳️*LOCAL FAVORITE -
🍔 Sparky’s Roadhouse Café $10–$20
📍 147 E Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
📞 (479) 253-6001

This funky, retro-garage–themed café serves award-winning burgers, eclectic comfort fare, and boasts a massive beer selection with nearly 25 on tap. Menu favorites range from guacamole-topped burgers to enchiladas, tuna steaks, and vegetarian options, all served in a lively, laid-back atmosphere

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✳️*LOCAL FAVORITE
🍔 The Witching Hour Food Truck $10–$13
📍 704 SW A St, Bentonville, AR 72712
📞 (479) 802-2874

This horror-movie-themed food truck serves creative, over-the-top burgers like the Santanico Pandemonium with onions, jalapeños, guacamole, and queso, or The Candyman with candied bacon, cheddar, onions, and hickory honey BBQ. Sides include crispy fries, onion rings, fried mushrooms, and mac & cheese—all served in a spooky, prop-filled atmosphere.

✳️*LOCAL FAVORITE -
🍢 Toot Beirut Shawarma & More $10–$20
📍 5208 Village Pkwy, Ste 11, Rogers, AR
📞 (479) 268-5013

Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine—think shawarma, falafel, hummus—served with rich, robust flavors in a warm, welcoming environment. Freshly baked pita, flavorful spreads, and tender, marinated meats make this a go-to for those seeking vibrant, homestyle dishes that showcase the heart of Lebanese cooking.

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*ICONIC FAVORITE
🥄 The Wooden Spoon $15–$25
📍 1000 S Gentry Blvd, Gentry, AR 72734
📞 (479) 736-3030

This beloved Gentry spot, housed in a restored 1800s horse barn, serves hearty Southern comfort food and legendary desserts. Favorites include chicken-fried steak, pot roast, and meatloaf, paired with scratch-made sides and buttery rolls. Don’t skip the pie—especially their famous Bumble-Bee Pie—served in a warm, homey atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.

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All good things,

— Lynn West

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