"Your restaurant is so good. The lady waitress was nice. My…read moregrilled cheese was 10/10." Declan 8yrs old. Dad- Italian stallion- 7/10 Only because I tasted the olive and I'm not a fan of olive. But other than that it was good. Mom- caparese melt- 9/10 Only because it had too much pesto for my liking. The vibes were chill the waitress was very nice. Our kid is on the spectrum and is hard to please sometimes but he loved it he even tried his dad Italian stallion and gave it a thumbs up. We will be back next time we are in AR. Thank you!

Driving through Fayetteville, I had to stop at Hammontree's Grilled Cheese. I've seen this place…read moreall over the internet for years, so it finally made the list. First impressions were a bit mixed. The restaurant was quiet, but the floors were noticeably dirty, and the restrooms were just okay. Nothing outrageously bad, but definitely not as clean as I would expect for such a slow night. The service was probably the biggest disappointment. Our server wasn't rude, but she wasn't particularly welcoming either. She took our order, dropped off the food, and brought the check without ever really checking back in. There were only three occupied tables in the restaurant with three servers working, so it wasn't like they were overwhelmed. One thing that really stood out was that every employee in the dining room except the bartender had headphones either in their ears or hanging around their necks. It gave the impression that customer service wasn't much of a priority. I started by ordering a sweet tea, only to be told they don't have it because they brew their tea in-house and "can't add sugar." That explanation seemed a little odd. I switched to a Coke instead, which turned out to be one of the flattest fountain drinks I've had in a long time. After a few sips, I gave up and just drank water. Now for the part that really matters: the food. We ordered the Kids Rookie grilled cheese and the Big Dog from the kids' menu, along with the Cheebacca and the Brie's Company. We also couldn't leave without trying the Blueberry Grilled Cheese for dessert. The only real miss on the food side was the chips. They were stale, cold, and almost rubbery. Honestly, they were some of the worst house chips you could possibly have. The sandwiches deserve a much better side, or they'd honestly be better off taking the chips off the menu altogether. The kids' meals were an incredible value at only $5 each. My 5-year-old couldn't decide between a grilled cheese and a hot dog, so he got both. The Big Dog was excellent--hot, juicy, and grilled just long enough to get those perfect char marks. The Rookie was exactly what you'd want for a picky eater: simple, cheesy, and well made. The Cheebacca ($12) was packed with sharp white cheddar, house cheese, bacon, pulled pork, grilled onions, and a garlic cilantro sauce on sourdough. Every ingredient complemented the next, and nothing overpowered the sandwich. Easily one I'd order again. The Brie's Company ($12) was the surprise of the meal. Grilled apples, Brie, Gouda, caramelized onions, and fig jam on sourdough sounded adventurous, but it absolutely worked. Sweet, savory, rich, and balanced all at once. If you're willing to step outside the traditional grilled cheese, this one is worth trying. Then came dessert. The Blueberry Grilled Cheese ($7.25) combines mascarpone, cream cheese, fresh blueberries, and honey between slices of grilled pound cake. It sounds unusual, but somehow it's fantastic. It's one of those desserts that makes you question why you've never had it before. Awkwardly delicious in the best possible way, and absolutely worth ordering. Overall, Hammontree's is a place where the kitchen is doing almost everything right while the front of house leaves quite a bit to be desired. Cleaner dining areas, better service, and replacing those terrible chips would easily push this into 4 star territory. As it stands, the food absolutely lives up to the hype, but the overall experience holds it back. If you're passing through Fayetteville, it's still worth stopping in. Just skip the chips, order one of the specialty grilled cheeses, and don't leave without trying the dessert.

Super cool old building makes for funky seating areas and interesting vibe. I think this was an…read moreold service station in the early 1940's. Food service was friendly and portion sizes were generous. The only chips they had that day was plain. They were "good" but likely not really fresh. We split the Dagwood and still had another whole meal for the two of us.

Great sandwiches & pizza. Takes me back to college everytime we visit. Service & atmosphere are…read moregreat and old school Fayetteville

Yet another place my oldest found for us per my "dog-friendly" restaurant request while I drove…read more My daughters, our dog, and I lunch dined outside on the lawn patio of Danger Dave's in Bentonville, AR on a very hot July 24, 2025. The tree shade and a can of Outlaw Light brew were much reprieve. The employee who served as our cashier, bartender, and waiter gave our dog a treat when we ordered. Order inside. Pay. Receive a buzzing pager to pick up your food. + Shrimp Po' Boy ($14) with a side of pasta salad (my youngest loved this) + Some kind of bbq sandwich with a side of chips... my oldest daughter must have loved it because she only offered our dog a piece of meat! + Cali Chicken sandwich with avocado, chicken, herb mayo, provolone, red onions, & sprouts ($12) paired with a pasta salad. Scrumptious! Live music every Friday night. Some street parking. Otherwise there are several parking lots within walking distance in the area - at least one was free after 5 pm. Cool place with fun vibes. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4

This place couldn't be any better if they tried. My husband and I had just pulled into Bentonville…read moreafter a long day at work and then a 3.5 hour drive from KC. We were exhausted and this was a spot that was on my list to hit up while we were there. Walking up it looked like a small, old house that was decorated with tiki torches and lights. Our kind of place. When we got inside there was fun music playing, tons of people in line, a chalkboard menu with drinks and bites and fun, talkative bartenders. We grabbed some food and ordered drinks and headed out back. There was a DJ that evening and a lively dance floor. Tables were set up in the back yard space and it was hard for us to find a spot! We finally squeezed in with a few other people at a picnic table and ended up making some really fun friends! The food and drinks were fantastic and the whole atmosphere was just so fun. Highly recommend this being a top 5 spot on your list if you're visiting Bentonville!

Great service , a great Italian Beef sandwich with melted cheese and it's a juicy beef! I won't go…read moreto any other Gusano's restaurant.

So as someone that grew up in the Chicago area I got excited when they claimed to be like Chicago…read more Well I ordered their special dip for the month a chili cheese dip it was ok even though the cream cheese for out flavored the chili or cheese . Then was excited to order an Italian beef with spicy Giardiniera dipped with juice on the side . Well the disappoint continued the beef and juice had zero flavor the Giardiniera was mild at best. I ordered sweet tea and the water had more flavor than the tea

Had a great experience! Definitely makes me want to check out Mess Halls 1 through 44 as well. Good…read morefood. Good service. Clean and chill, so incidentally, no messes, which is weird for a Mess Hall. This restaurant seems to be very well managed, as shown by the service, food and vibe. Definitely worth checking out! Two thumbs up!

With small kids I don't get out like I used to. When I do get out I've got to please a family and…read moreMess Hall never disappoints and you can trust me because I've been there probably 100 times. Do you like a good burger? I'd put them easily in the top 5 in Fayetteville and probably my favorite based on proximity to my house. Do you like a Ribeye? The N.A.T.O Grilled Ribeye is a beast of a sandwich that is worth the price. My wife sticks to one of the fried shrimp sandwiches because they are so good it doesn't make sense for her to change it up. You want a Ribeye but your kids want chicken tenders? They've got you covered. The tender baskets are massive! Burgers? Did I mention those? Got a picky kid that doesn't like cheese? Get the Royale w/ cheese with no cheese and it's the perfect size. Shout out to a shareable shrimp basket, excellent cold subs, a variety of hot subs including a great cheese steak and a riff on a french dip. Go to Mess Hall and go often. This is the kind of great, affordable, and consistent spot an area like east Fayetteville needs.

Mama Z's is a NW Arkansas staple. Authentic handmade pasta with a sweet tomato sauce. They also…read moreserve Fried Chicken and Spaghetti, which is a nice combination off Italian and Southern. The waitresses have been there for years, and provide prompt, but unobtrusive service. The restaurant has a diner feel. Everything on the menu is good. Daily blue plate specials that are not Italian. Local favorite for great Italian food!

Grape cobbler is only in season a short while during the time of grape harvest - don't miss it!…read more Awesome time and awesome taste! They make homemade everything and sell it to take home too - load up when stopping by for a meal. Excellent lunch, dinner and even a super breakfast!

Gusano's has a good pie. Great service, laid back vibe. Clean, plenty of seating. Good parking. Oh,…read moreand it's definitely NOT haunted. Not at all. Definitely no ghosts here. Shadow figures do not pace about the kitchen at night. There are absolutely no creepy voices coming from the ovens. Pizza slices do not float on their own accord, sailing across the room like a rocket. There are no poltergeists, ghosts or apparitions. None whatsoever. Yep, absolutely nothing out of the ordinary. Totally normal here. A+ and two thumbs up.

I chose a Chicago-style thin crust and it was delivered for lunch promptly. Nicely topped (with…read morepineapple and ham, don't hate me) and crunchy with plenty of cheese. The medium size was enough for two. I'd order Gusano's again! [Review 2334 of 2024 - 384 in Arkansas - 23348 overall]

Top notch Italian Beef (on par with Portillo's). The Tomato Bisque is excellent with just a little…read morezip. It's nice that half sandwiches are an option. I had a half grilled cheese to go with my soup.

I thought they were a little expensive compared to others at first, but I'm now seeing that's…read morepretty average around here! I still think they're worth it!