A guide to some of my favorite nearby restaurants, coffee, grocery stores and shops
Emily
A guide to some of my favorite nearby restaurants, coffee, grocery stores and shops
Favorite Lunch Spots
Most of these places also serve breakfast and dinner. All locally owned. Most (if not all) of our local restaurants have vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options on their menu.
This is the closest restaurant to the house. Less than three blocks away.
House Of Taste Korean Restaurant
3290 Archibald Yell BlvdThis is the closest restaurant to the house. Less than three blocks away.
AXIS Lounge & Mexican Kitchen
25 E Center StGood Mexican food, drinks, and small plates.
Great Thai restaurant. The red curry and coconut soup are my favorite dishes. In the summer months the restaurant is surrounded by a garden where they grow their own herbs and vegetables.
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Thep Thai Restaurant
1525 S School AveGreat Thai restaurant. The red curry and coconut soup are my favorite dishes. In the summer months the restaurant is surrounded by a garden where they grow their own herbs and vegetables.
Great Mediterranean food and Turkish coffee. This place is snug! Definitely don’t show up with a group. One of my favorite places to grab a light lunch.
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Petra Cafe
31 E Center StGreat Mediterranean food and Turkish coffee. This place is snug! Definitely don’t show up with a group. One of my favorite places to grab a light lunch.
Hammontree's Grilled Cheese
326 N West AveGrilled cheese heaven.
Good bbq and fried okra. Extremely close by. These guys have been here forever. You know they aren’t messing around when the place sells sweet tea to go by the gallon...
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Penguin Ed's Bar-B-Que
230 S E AveGood bbq and fried okra. Extremely close by. These guys have been here forever. You know they aren’t messing around when the place sells sweet tea to go by the gallon...
Great street style tacos and micheladas. Located right along the greenway trail.
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Mr Taco Loco
1701 S School AveGreat street style tacos and micheladas. Located right along the greenway trail.
Good pizza and salads. They have some very unique flavor combinations to try. Very close by.
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Wood Stone Craft Pizza
557 S School AveGood pizza and salads. They have some very unique flavor combinations to try. Very close by.
My favorite coffee shops.
Most of the shops that I have listed are within walking distance from the house.
This is a wonderful little coffee shop and bakery. Great coffee/tea, bagels, cakes, bread, salads and sandwiches.
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Little Bread Company
116 N Block AveThis is a wonderful little coffee shop and bakery. Great coffee/tea, bagels, cakes, bread, salads and sandwiches.
This is a cool, eclectic place that serves coffee/tea, fresh smoothies, baked goods and several lunch options.
Jammin Java
1 W Mountain StThis is a cool, eclectic place that serves coffee/tea, fresh smoothies, baked goods and several lunch options.
This is the closest coffee shop. Cute and simple. Mainly coffee, tea and toast. Arsaga’s has several nice locations throughout town and they roast their own coffee. They do not have Wifi at this particular location, just a heads up.
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Arsaga's Church & Center
200 W Center StThis is the closest coffee shop. Cute and simple. Mainly coffee, tea and toast. Arsaga’s has several nice locations throughout town and they roast their own coffee. They do not have Wifi at this particular location, just a heads up.
Onyx Coffee Lab
2418 N Gregg AveGood coffee!
My favorite brunch spots
Most of the places mentioned are within reasonable walking distance with the exception of The Farmer’s Table and Nomad’s South Side, which are a little further away. People take brunch seriously around here, so be prepared for a possible wait!
This is a great place for brunch or lunch in a really neat environment. The building used to be an old train depot and it still has the original floors and some of the old charm. There’s also local art throughout.
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Arsaga's at the Depot
548 W Dickson StThis is a great place for brunch or lunch in a really neat environment. The building used to be an old train depot and it still has the original floors and some of the old charm. There’s also local art throughout.
Good, quirky place to grab brunch. They have a ridiculous selection of mimosas. Very casual atmosphere.
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Nomads Southtown
1431 S School AveGood, quirky place to grab brunch. They have a ridiculous selection of mimosas. Very casual atmosphere.
Adorable restaurant that’s within a former house. They specialize in locally sourced ingredients and have a variety of vegetarian options. This place is a real favorite of mine.
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The Farmer's Table Cafe
1079 S School AveAdorable restaurant that’s within a former house. They specialize in locally sourced ingredients and have a variety of vegetarian options. This place is a real favorite of mine.
I’ve actually never made it to this place but everyone loves it and I’ve been wanting to check it out.
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Prelude Breakfast Bar
509 W Spring StI’ve actually never made it to this place but everyone loves it and I’ve been wanting to check it out.
This place may be best for more of a snack than an actual breakfast, but it’s certainly worth a mention. Located just a few blocks away...and they have swings.
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Mamaka Bowls
495 W Prairie StThis place may be best for more of a snack than an actual breakfast, but it’s certainly worth a mention. Located just a few blocks away...and they have swings.
My favorite places to go for dinner
I tried to include a good variety of casual and fine dining options. It’s hard to go wrong with anything on this list!
Original A Taste of Thai
31 E Center StLocated right on the square. Very close by.
Leverett Lounge
737 N Leverett AveSmall plates and good cocktails.
This is a local favorite. Good place to grab some burgers and beer. They get extremely busy depending on when you go. Be prepared for a wait.
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Hugo's
25 1/2 N Block AveThis is a local favorite. Good place to grab some burgers and beer. They get extremely busy depending on when you go. Be prepared for a wait.
Wonderful little Italian restaurant up on the square. Good selection of wine, great seafood and steaks. A little more classy than most of the options listed.
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Vetro 1925
17 E Center StWonderful little Italian restaurant up on the square. Good selection of wine, great seafood and steaks. A little more classy than most of the options listed.
Nice restaurant and bar that specializes in upscale Italian cuisine. They also serve brunch and lunch.
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Bordinos
310 W Dickson StNice restaurant and bar that specializes in upscale Italian cuisine. They also serve brunch and lunch.
They describe themselves as “Upscale New American.” Cozy place with great food and a good wine and cocktail selection. One of my favorites.
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Theo's - Fayetteville
318 Campbell AveThey describe themselves as “Upscale New American.” Cozy place with great food and a good wine and cocktail selection. One of my favorites.
Adorable Italian restaurant that’s attached to an old, rundown hotel. Great food and an eclectic environment. Vegetarian options.
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Pesto Cafe
1830 N College AveAdorable Italian restaurant that’s attached to an old, rundown hotel. Great food and an eclectic environment. Vegetarian options.
Excellent Italian food. They make their own pasta and have wood fired pizza.
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Bocca Italian eatery & pizzeria
2036 N College AveExcellent Italian food. They make their own pasta and have wood fired pizza.
Wasabi
313 W Dickson StGood place for sushi.
Good sushi and ramen. A little further than most options listed, but still not bad.
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Meiji Japanese Cuisine
3878 N Crossover RdGood sushi and ramen. A little further than most options listed, but still not bad.
Late night food options
I’ve included some restaurants, food trucks and late night delivery options.
This is a strip of outdoor food trucks that are open late on the weekends. I recommend the wood fired pizzas.
Shulertown
400 W Dickson StThis is a strip of outdoor food trucks that are open late on the weekends. I recommend the wood fired pizzas.
Good street style tacos. Extremely limited seating. My favorite late night food option.
Los Bobos Taqueria
404 W Dickson StGood street style tacos. Extremely limited seating. My favorite late night food option.
Mayo drenched sandwiches that are delivered “freaky fast.” What more could your drunk self really ask for? Jalapeño chips and monster pickles on the side are a must.
Jimmy John's
518 W Dickson StMayo drenched sandwiches that are delivered “freaky fast.” What more could your drunk self really ask for? Jalapeño chips and monster pickles on the side are a must.
Papa John's Pizza
503 N College AvePizza delivery.
Pizza Hut
314 South School AvenuePizza delivery or carry out. Located a few blocks from the house.
My favorite bars and cocktail lounges
Great bar with an impressive selection of old school pinball games. There are some gold game tokens setting on the little table near the couch, feel free to use them!
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Pinpoint Pinball Bar
23 N Block AveGreat bar with an impressive selection of old school pinball games. There are some gold game tokens setting on the little table near the couch, feel free to use them!
Craft cocktails, popcorn and a cozy environment. One of my favorite bars in town.
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Maxine's Tap Room
107 N Block AveCraft cocktails, popcorn and a cozy environment. One of my favorite bars in town.
Good whiskey selection, live bands or DJs on the weekends, nice patio area in the summer months.
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Smoke & Barrel
324 W Dickson StGood whiskey selection, live bands or DJs on the weekends, nice patio area in the summer months.
Sideways
311 W Dickson StGood place to play pool.
Cork and Keg
509 W Spring StNice little wine bar.
This is the closest bar to the house, only 3-4 blocks away. They have a full bar, good selection of local beer, and an excellent Cajun food truck out front (I’m not sure whether or not the food truck stays open year round). This is also the closest access point to the Razorback Regional Greenway Trail.
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Prairie St. Bar & Tap
495 W Prairie StThis is the closest bar to the house, only 3-4 blocks away. They have a full bar, good selection of local beer, and an excellent Cajun food truck out front (I’m not sure whether or not the food truck stays open year round). This is also the closest access point to the Razorback Regional Greenway Trail.
Wonderful little brewery with a cozy, local atmosphere. They often have a campfire out back. One of my top favorites.
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Crisis Brewing
210 South Nelson Hackett BoulevardWonderful little brewery with a cozy, local atmosphere. They often have a campfire out back. One of my top favorites.
Sports bars
Farrell's Lounge Bar & Grill
311 W Dickson StGrub's Bar & Grille
220 N West Ave