Coffee time and my first "office" of the day. I spent three or so hours at a table upstairs where…read morethere is power, wifi and comfort. Sending emails, dialing in to Zoom calls and enjoying a fabulous cortado followed by a perfect drip with just a touch of cream. Unexpected to find such good coffee and such a great workspace in rural Arkansas, but here we are. Five stars. [Review 19819 overall - 295 in Arkansas - 792 of 2023.]

Great coffee, friendly staff, delicious bakery items and BONUS* vintage booths to shop. Cool…read morebuilding and concept. The owner has a charming building design and concept - multiple small biz with one stop shopping and coffee. And the coffee is worth the trip. I left with a bronze latte, vintage mini peacock chair and homemade blueberry muffins. And check out their calendar of events!

Hands down some of the best coffee I have ever had! Creative and delicious recipes! I have been…read morehere twice, tried 2 hot coffees, both unique dessert flavors for this cool weather. Can't wait to come back and try some of the lemonades too! Owner is super nice also

This is the cutest little coffee shop! Typical I am skeptical of small town coffee shops (being…read morefrom a big city) but this definitely hit the spot. Cute dogs and nice workers!

Do yourself a favor...get coffee here!!! Melancholy Roasting…read morein Ava, Missouri deserves every bit of a five‑star shoutout. The moment you walk in, you feel that perfect blend of small‑town warmth and genuine craft coffee culture. The aroma alone could fix a bad day -- rich, toasty, and clearly roasted with intention. Their beans have this depth you don't usually find outside big‑city specialty shops. Smooth, balanced, and full of character. Whether you're grabbing a simple drip or something more adventurous, everything tastes like it was made by someone who truly cares about the craft. The atmosphere is relaxed in the best way -- cozy without feeling cramped, welcoming without trying too hard. It's the kind of place where you can settle in with a book, meet a friend, or just enjoy a quiet moment with a seriously good cup of coffee. If you're anywhere near Ava, this spot is absolutely worth the stop. Melancholy Roasting is one of those rare gems that makes a town feel more like home.

What a great discovery! The entire shop is very welcoming, from the seating to the things on the…read moretables to engage you. There is a good selection of beverages and milk choices, which I greatly appreciate in a coffee shop. The iced mocha was a thing of beauty,  and tasted great.  The Italian soda was a surprising offering, and had a good flavor. I look forward to returning on my next visit to Ava.

Excellent espresso drinks and excellent service! I love the blended drinks like the Cinnabon and…read moreRocky Road. The coffee itself isn't my cup of joe!

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To all the staff at the sands cafe your food is great and you all are doing a great job keep up the…read moregreat work Catherine Lia Danny and everyone else have a great forth of July and safe

After reading mostly all 5 star reviews about this restaurant we had some pretty high expectations…read morebut sadly we didn't have a very good experience here. First of all we really liked the atmosphere as we stepped in but for the most part it went downhill after. We ordered the Egg Breakfast ( Eggs, Hash browns & Sausage ) & the Catfish w Onion Rings. Nothing stood out but the Catfish was overcooked & pretty dry & the Rings were the same way. They were quite busy so the service was slow but our server did an adequate job under the circumstances. On the bright side the prices were more than fair. Will we go back, yes, likely at some point but not anytime soon.

Neighbors Mill Bakery & Cafe is one of those easy, reliable stops when you're making the drive from…read moreArkansas up toward Branson. It's a popular spot for a reason. We stopped in for a quick break and grabbed coffee, hot chocolate, and a pastry. Everything hit the spot and was exactly what you want on a travel stop. One thing I really appreciated is that they have a separate line/cashier for food, which keeps things moving and makes the whole experience feel efficient, even when it's busy. The place itself was clean, the staff was super friendly, and service was quick. Overall, just a really solid stop to recharge before getting back on the road.

This place is a delight. Great stop over if going through and a definite gem for Harrison. Check…read morethe pictures. We got the pumpkin muffin that had real butter cream stuffing and bran muffin with no sugar. We should have got more of those pumpkin muffins! So good. Drinks, American smoothie () and chai latte (). The chai was a not very latte ish and very sweet. Not a chai I prefer but forgot to ask where it's from. It's good to ask where it's from. You could get an answer like "we are not allowed to tell you." That was recent will review that. In that case drive or run away! This is a cute place, unique and does have a sit down restaurant inside. We didn't do that but the menu is very nice, as what they are known for bread bakery items. The breads are out where you can look and purchase. Everything is fresh and fresh made. Recommend!

$12?!? Joke! My "iced" latte tea was so hot it burned my mouth and the milk was curdled. Also my…read morehusband got a cappuccino that was only a shot of espresso with foam, no milk. Gross and extremely dissatisfying. Threw both away and won't return. Don't waste your time, they have teenagers running the place with no clothes on and zero idea how to make a correct drink.

LVE Brewed Awakening! Best in MH! Starbucks used to be my GO TO from waaay back! NOT NO MO!…read more I love my BA and all the staff are exceptional!

I stopped by after hiking Big Bluff. I came in tired, and beat. I was nicely greeted and seated…read morequickly. Jen was our waitress and made us feel welcomed and offered suggestions on what to get. She was such a breath of fresh air and was extremely personable. She suggested we try the house made ranch. I personally am the world's BIGGEST ranch hater. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. Jen at the end of our meal suggested we treat ourselves to a huckleberry milkshake. Which I had never heard of. Man was that the best thing I ever had. I think I will probably be thinking about that milkshake for the rest of my life. Shout out to Jen for a truly incredible experience.

Historic old business: 5/5 stars Service: 4/5…read moreBuffet food: 3/5 Menu food: 3/5 We enjoyed the adventure, and the cobbler was great! But the buffet was picked over and the menu items we ordered were average (at best). We left disappointed.

We stopped in here on our way from Houston to Branson. We took the "scenic route" and this little…read morecoffee shop had amazing muffins and iced lattes. Friendly staff, comfortable and super clean, bathroom available and we parked parallel just out front. Such a cool town and several things to walk to around this coffee shop.

Great place to stop in and get a coffee while in Jasper! The service was good, and even the decaf…read morewas delicious. Flavored to specification. Cute place with free WiFi. Get some!!!

This place is SO cute! It's in the middle of a food truck area so grab yourself lunch and a…read moresmoothie or drink. The person working was so sweet and offered great conversation. Their menu is so awesome and had such great options to get fruits, veggies, and fiber in your meals. So many fantastic smoothies and very allergy friendly. I ended up with the green smoothie, which had fantastic flavor, and the chai latte which was AMAZING. It was real chai and such great earthy, spicy flavor. It was the real deal. My friends got the coffee smoothie and the pina colada one and both had only good things to say. Cool spot, would definitely recommend.

Really good quality, and fresh, fruits in the smoothie bowl. As well as veggies on the avocado…read moretoast. Ambiance is awesome, located in a very cool little food park to hang out while you eat!