The Wife and I eased into Siloam Springs the way a mule eases down a mountain trail -- deliberate,…read moredignified, and carrying more curiosity than luggage. Two pups in tow, tails waggin' like they'd just heard supper bell ring twice, we found ourselves settlin' onto Broad Street, perched on one of those old brick corners that looks like it's seen more stories than a church pew on revival Sunday. Locals out front welcomed us the way small towns always should -- friendly, opinionated, and quick with recommendations. "Biscuits and gravy," they said with the confidence of folks who don't recommend lightly and definitely don't apologize for gravy. Outdoor seating sits right on that historic downtown bend, the kind of spot where time slows down and conversations meander like a creek after spring rain. Pet friendly? Friend, they didn't just tolerate the pups -- the staff made rounds like a county fair judge inspectin' prized livestock, offering scratches, compliments, and a few heartfelt dog discussions that ran deeper than most city council meetings. Now let's discuss the tea and coffee situation, because this is where I knew we'd struck honest ground. I overheard a first-day trainee (doing better than most third-year professionals, mind you) being instructed in the sacred ratios of a proper cappuccino: 2 oz espresso, 2 oz steamed milk, 2 oz foam. Praise be to the saints of crema and microfoam -- somebody in these hills still understands a cappuccino is not meant to arrive in a vessel large enough to baptize a raccoon. No vat-o-latte foolishness here. Food arrived quicker than gossip spreads at a quilting circle, and mercy... it did not disappoint. The breakfast biscuit sandwich stood tall and proud like a well-built fence post -- sturdy, dependable, and doing exactly what a biscuit sandwich ought to do. The biscuits and sausage gravy? Smooth as a fiddle tune drifting across foggy ridgelines. Balanced, rich, and comforting enough to make a grown man reconsider his afternoon productivity. I did briefly flirt with the open-faced avocado toast -- looked respectable, like it had spent time reading labels at Whole Foods -- but I stayed loyal to the biscuits and gravy. Some decisions are guided not by curiosity but by heritage. And then... chocolate gravy appeared on the menu. Friends, chocolate gravy is one of those old Appalachian traditions that feels like it was discovered accidentally during a blizzard and then protected like family lore ever since. Sweet, warm, nostalgic, and just rebellious enough to make nutritionists squint suspiciously. Cafe On Broad feels like the culinary equivalent of finding a front porch rocker that fits just right -- welcoming, unpretentious, and quietly confident in what it does well. If you find yourself wanderin' through Siloam Springs with a little time and a healthy appetite, pull in slow, bring the dogs, and order something with gravy. Preferably more than one gravy. It's what the mountains would want.

The food was good, it wasn't anything spectacular but a good sandwich…read more The service, so strange... There were about 4 people in the whole building, so not busy whatsoever, but everyone seemed to have issues with their orders. We waited in line to order while the two staff just chatted to each other... When we did get our order he tried to give us an extra order that wasn't ours, he acted like we were wrong. Then he went to every other table to see who's it was. Mind you, he was the one taking everyone's orders. There was a table with 3 guys, they had been there longer than us and two of their drinks were completely forgotten. I went up to get another order, just a cup of soup, I waited while they again chatted with each other and he finally asked if I was waiting on anything. I told him I needed to order something else and I needed a cup of soup, they said they were out then said well they weren't out but it was cold and it would be a bit so they could heat it up. I told them I was fine to wait but after about 20 minutes of waiting, it was pretty clear it wasn't going to get made so we decided to just head out.

Freaky slow delivery. Ordered online and confirmed at 11am. Arrived at drive thru at 11:20. Sat…read morethere 10 minutes before they came to the window. Then another five to make the sandwich

If you read the reviews, you would probably never come here because that's exactly what I did, it…read morewas only whim that I even stopped by! I was traveling through the area with my children and took a big chance. The gentleman that helped me was quick and polite, the food was quick and fresh. I didn't catch his name the first time but stopped by again and his name was David, come to find out that he was actually the manager! I asked him about the reviews and he let me know that was before him and he is trying to make sure that the store doesn't receive any more negative reviews. I told him I appreciated his customer service and that the next time we pass through, we would stop in again. Give this place a chance with new management and ask for David!

Popular coffee house with breakfast sandwiches and lunch items. It's noisy so not a quiet spot…read more Interesting old building too

Great spot for breakfast if you are passing through. Worth the stop to have a light lunch and nice…read morecoffee. Has a hipster vibe, great team of people working there. Give it a try!

I don't know what makes their sandwiches so darn good but they are DELICIOUS! Maybe it is the…read morehomemade bread. Worth stopping in for lunch!

Wow! What a jewel!!…read moreThis place is run by Amish and Mennonite's. It's fabulously clean and inviting! Fresh baked goods are the highlight! Bread selections can include sour dough, jalapeño cheddar, white and ... Then sweets and treats cookies, muffins... selections change often. Deli selection is great! Sweet Lebanon bologna plus the standard chicken, turkey, ham and more!! Frozen entrees supply is growing! Ready for you to take home and reheat! Haven't tried any but I've had their cook's food and I'm sure it's amazing!! Fresh - salads, butter, an assortment and it varies. So be sure and check the fridge every time!! Specialty sodas too! Gourmet chips. A few tables do sit at but it's mostly a to-go kind of place! Oh and a drive through window too.

I have heard high reviews of this place so decided to drive an hour to try it out. I rarely give 5…read morestar reviews but this place deserves it. First off is the atmosphere. Very Southern and quaint. A Victorian type building with lots of character. You can eat inside at the bar or in one of the small dining rooms. Or sit outside in the lovely outdoor garden area. The staff was friendly and attentive. Now the food...everything from the soup to the chicken tenders were handmade. That tomato was to die for! So rich and creamy! Beautifully seasoned and rich in flavors! The chicken tenders were like small chicken cutlets hand breaded and fried to a golden perfection. It even comes with homemade honey mustard which is amazing on its own! We also tried the blackberry bacon and jalapeño sandwich...what? Wow! I cant even describe just how amazing, yet simple this sandwich was! Lastly we got the Park House club. Grilled and loaded with meats and cheeses! So scrumptious! We will definitely go back and can't try more of their menu!

Tried this place on a summer Friday evening. Seated outside which was fine but the band was too…read moreloud for table conversation. Turning it down a notch or two would have helped a lot and not taken away from the vibe because they were really good! Food was delicious as well as the drinks. Will definitely be back but might sit on the deck so we can chat through dinner while still enjoying the music.

I'm a bit of a self-confessed "burger snob"... I was a happy camper here! Lean beef, hand pattied,…read morecooked with just a slight crisp on the outside and tender inside. Toasted bun and, really outstanding fries! Simple but, rare to get a really good one. On-prem brewed beer was solid too (yes, they sell cans of mass beer too) and friendly owners in a cozy establishment right on Main Street Gentry. So, if you are left of Btv/Rogers, any where near Siloam Springs or Gentry, give this place a try - you won't be disappointed!

Passing through Siloam springs, we stopped for a quick lunch…read more Restaurant was very clean and the staff was super friendly. Our corn dogs were piping hot and quite good. The chocolate shakes were also very good. My Chicago dog was a bit soggy, but still good. I had asked for no onions but still got them :-( $26 for 3 corn dogs, one order of fries, a Chicago dog, and two chocolate shakes.

We've never had a bad meal here. Ruth was kind and knowledgeable. Food was good. We wanted the…read morefries more done and Ruth responded quickly. We highly recommend!

I had to stop off and try this place I've been hearing about. It was built, and as well as owned…read moreand operated by a local Amish community. All comfort food done right. I ordered several dishes and all of them cooked perfectly. I've been a professional chef for 21 years. And a cook for even longer. I've eaten at a lot of restaurants a long the way that have simple comfort food gone wrong. These simple recipes were made with love and no mistakes. Every dish every bite done right. Even the Desserts were great. And the fact that this community also built this place by hand, it had this comforting rustic feel to it. Customer service was absolutely great. Every server was Super friendly and courteous. 5 stars all around for the wooden spoon.

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. Ate here multiple times a month.... Wanted to take…read moreout of town friends here.... Wanted to eat here for special occasions... No more! It's been sliding down hill... I've been going much less frequently.... Past experiences with the new owners in charge included ribs that were so burnt there was no meat left (how do you not notice and send them home with a customer??)... sandwiches that had almost no meat... and the list of pathetically bad food goes on... but I was optimistic- I kept going back.... after all at least the desserts were good! But the last visit was the last straw!! Today I had inedible bread pudding. It was horrible, horrible I repeat horrible!! Seriously NOT edible. It made me ill. It had WAY too much cinnamon. My mouth still burns 2 hours later.. my throat is still burning with cinnamon! My stomach is upset as I stupidly swallowed a bite! It was hard. It was nasty. It was disgusting. I was so disappointed. I've never had that bad of bread pudding, ever in my life. I love bread pudding. This place used to have fabulous bread pudding!! I would have said top 5 bread puddings... I miss those days! I've never seen it this deserted. No one is eating there and now I understand why! It's disgusting. Don't go, just don't go. There may be something there that's good (my entree today was fine - not special but ok) but chances are something that you get will be horrible! So why waste your money to go to one of the more expensive restaurants in this whole area. Just don't do it. Save yourself time, energy and disgusting food that will make you feel ill! Oh... and if you call to tell them... (I'd like to give THEM feedback so they can improve) they might say they're too busy to talk now (how? The place is empty?!). Oh, but wait A they say it's not empty - it's seasonally slow. LOL! Too funny as the last owners never had a slow week let alone a slow season! I feel bad for the former owners!! Many people might not know they sold it... these new people have zero quality control!! I have a feeling they won't be open long... the lines of people waiting to eat here are gone... the tables are empty - even during lunch "rush"! Send up the white flag and die peacefully!! TLDR - food sucks! Don't go!

Smoothies are delicious and everything is freshly made to order. Some of the smoothies are a sweet…read moretreat (still much better for you than a milkshake or sugary drinks) while others, particularly the ones with green veggies, are healthier. I love that you can add vitamin and protein supplements, as well as adjust the amount of sugar and omit or substitute ingredients. The sandwiches, wraps, salads, and flatbread I've tried are all very tasty. Staff is very friendly and the store has always been spotlessly clean. Definitely recommended!

Stopped there at 9 am in the morning, heading to my office, and wanted to drink a nice cup of…read morecoffee. And I found this new restaurant at the corner, with such name, "Cafe" something, I figured out they sell coffee as well. My surprise, is that they do not sell coffee. The lady told me over the window, they do not have hot coffee or tea. Just coke or soft drinks, or ice creams. Surprise, surprise. I had to go to McDonalds for a cup of coffee.

Glad we stopped. There is plenty of outdoor seating. Big portions. We got a chopped pork sandwich,…read moresliced turkey sandwich and jalapeño cheddar sausage. We got potato salad, spicy charro beans, and mac n cheese as our sides. The spicy charro beans were so flavorful. I could have eaten a whole bowl of them. The sliced turkey was cooked to perfection. The pork had the right amount of smoke. The sausage was not too hot. They also have tacos and burgers.

The bbq rocks and they made smoked turkeys for thanksgiving and they and the sides were the bomb…read more They saved our thanksgiving.