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    Velvet Ridge Drive- In

    4.0 (1 review)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Hurley House Cafe

    Hurley House Cafe

    4.3(43 reviews)
    47.9 mi
    $

    As a northerner stepping into a Southern-style spot, I have to agree with another Yelp reviewer…read moreabout the sweet tea. It's not that true Southern sweet tea you hear legends about -- the kind that practically hugs your soul and spikes your dentist's anxiety -- but honestly, it's not bad at all if you're trying to watch your sugar. Consider it "Midwest sweet." Polite. Respectable. Not trying to put you into a sugar coma. Now let's talk food. My kiddos ordered the popcorn chicken and mini dogs -- and as any parent knows, the highest culinary honor is the empty plate. They ate every last bite. From my 5-year-old, that's basically a Michelin star review. My husband had the BBQ burger. When asked for a detailed description, I received his usual top-tier food critique vocabulary: "It was good." I ordered the BBQ bacon chicken with tots. The tater tots deserve their own moment -- perfectly crisp, not oily, and seasoned just right. The chicken itself leaned a little on the dry side, but the BBQ sauce definitely stepped in and saved the day. Overall? I'd definitely stop here again -- especially over chain restaurant which seem to be the only other commonly options in the next town over. This place feels like the better pick when you want something satisfying without the big-chain blah.

    The good here is amazing! The breakfast is cooked to order. The lunch specials are the best deal…read moreyou will find in the area. The staff is extremely nice and friendly.

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    Bulldog Restaurant - The double cheese arrived as a single burger

    Bulldog Restaurant

    3.9(85 reviews)
    10.9 mi
    $

    I love this place. It reminds me of an old school drive in but indoors. The food is great, they…read moreare always very busy but very fast, and they have plenty of seating. The old school letter menu is awesome. It brings you back to an old school diner / drive in feel even more. I was amazed at the amount of chili and cheese I got on the footlong hot dog. At any of the large chain restaurants, you wouldn't even get enough to barely cover the hot dog, but this was completely covered and the cheese was freshly hand shredded. I definitely recommend this place.

    As the lunch hour began to wane we began to look for options in North Arkansas. Lots of small towns…read morebut Bulldog came up with decent reviews. When we walked in it had all the indicators of a good roadside diner. There were lots of local people who seemed to know one another and the counter staff knew many by name. The burgers and strawberry shortcake came highly recommended. The burgers did not jump out of the menu so I asked and received an enthusiastic response so I ordered a double cheese. We took a seat in the well-worn but clean dining room. It was nearly 100°F outside with humidity in the 80s. The A/C was giving its all and the room was comfortable. Some of the humidity was condensing at the HVAC vents so there were a few drops here and there. Lunch arrived and somehow my double cheese was thinner than the fish sandwich. Upon inspection, it was a hamburger, single, no cheese. I took it back to the counter and they immediately made me another. Back at the table it was again a single. Back to the counter for another patty and some cheese. I checked right out of the kitchen and it was now a single cheeseburger. They turned around and added a patty. Now I had a double burger with a single cheese. It tasted great and another slice of cheese would have been perfect. I still haven't decided who had the off day, the burger guy or me. I dropped a star each time I had to do the "walk" to the counter. All the locals watched both times intently. I do recommend the burger. The staff was wonderful and helpful and worked through. And get the strawberry shortcake. It is delightful. Tip If the burger comes out wrong check the replacement at the counter.

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