Northwest Arkansas Guidebook
Food scene
A Fayetteville staple, the CoOp was started in 1971 (Gabe's dad is in the middle with the apron at the grand opening!) and recently moved into a beautiful new building. Less than a 10 minute walk away, the CoOp is the perfect place for a small grocery run or to enjoy a coffee or beer on their expansive outdoor patio! They also have pizza by the slice and great breakfast sandwiches.
380 N College Ave
380 North College AvenueA Fayetteville staple, the CoOp was started in 1971 (Gabe's dad is in the middle with the apron at the grand opening!) and recently moved into a beautiful new building. Less than a 10 minute walk away, the CoOp is the perfect place for a small grocery run or to enjoy a coffee or beer on their expansive outdoor patio! They also have pizza by the slice and great breakfast sandwiches.
Gourmet toast and great coffee in a small European-style shop. In good weather, the outdoor seating can't be beat for brunch or lunch.
33 locals recommend
Arsaga's Church & Center
200 W Center StGourmet toast and great coffee in a small European-style shop. In good weather, the outdoor seating can't be beat for brunch or lunch.
Our favorite restaurant in Fayetteville, Atlas is great for special occasions and celebrations.
25 locals recommend
Atlas The Restaurant
208 N Block AveOur favorite restaurant in Fayetteville, Atlas is great for special occasions and celebrations.
Old-school diner that's underground and serves up the best burger in the city.
149 locals recommend
Hugo's
25 1/2 N Block AveOld-school diner that's underground and serves up the best burger in the city.
Great for pastries or sandwiches, Little Bread Co is a cozy Fayetteville staple.
51 locals recommend
Little Bread Company
116 N Block AveGreat for pastries or sandwiches, Little Bread Co is a cozy Fayetteville staple.
Set in an old house, this restaurant is a combination of modern farm-to-table and old school diner cuisine. Best known for their breakfast and brunch!
69 locals recommend
The Farmer's Table Cafe
1079 S School AveSet in an old house, this restaurant is a combination of modern farm-to-table and old school diner cuisine. Best known for their breakfast and brunch!
One of the new stars of downtown Fayetteville, venture up to the top deck for beautiful mountain views and tasty food.
41 locals recommend
Feed and Folly
110 South College AvenueOne of the new stars of downtown Fayetteville, venture up to the top deck for beautiful mountain views and tasty food.
Wright's Barbecue
2212 Main DrThe best meat + 3 you've ever had.
If you venture up to Bentonville, Preacher's Son is a must for dinner or drinks. An upscale restaurant set in a renovated church, they serve some of the best food around.
144 locals recommend
Preacher's Son
201 NW A StIf you venture up to Bentonville, Preacher's Son is a must for dinner or drinks. An upscale restaurant set in a renovated church, they serve some of the best food around.
One third restaurant, one third coffee shop, one third bodega - this is the newest concept from Onyx Coffee and delivers one of the most unique places you've ever been.
6 locals recommend
Hail Fellow Well Met
5519 Hackett RoadOne third restaurant, one third coffee shop, one third bodega - this is the newest concept from Onyx Coffee and delivers one of the most unique places you've ever been.
The market/foodhall offers something for everyone. If you have a picky group, this is the place to come.
100 locals recommend
8th Street Market
801 SE 8th StThe market/foodhall offers something for everyone. If you have a picky group, this is the place to come.
The roadside shack that has seen more Presidents, professional athletes, and touring musicians than anywhere else in town. Don't be intimated by the rough exterior, an incredible meal awaits you within.
30 locals recommend
Herman's Ribhouse
2901 N College AveThe roadside shack that has seen more Presidents, professional athletes, and touring musicians than anywhere else in town. Don't be intimated by the rough exterior, an incredible meal awaits you within.
Drinks
Our favorite bar in the entire world (and named a top-30 bar in the US by Esquire) this is the place to go if you're looking for a drink.
94 locals recommend
Maxine's Tap Room
107 N Block AveOur favorite bar in the entire world (and named a top-30 bar in the US by Esquire) this is the place to go if you're looking for a drink.
Small, modern cocktail bar sporting the most expansive whiskey collection in the state.
22 locals recommend
Vault
112 W Center StSmall, modern cocktail bar sporting the most expansive whiskey collection in the state.
If you're looking for a livelier scene, come check out this Dickson St staple and head up to the roof for views of the city.
24 locals recommend
21st Amendment
406 W Dickson StIf you're looking for a livelier scene, come check out this Dickson St staple and head up to the roof for views of the city.
A beautiful bar on top of the Momentary Museum, sip drinks while looking out across all of Bentonville.
15 locals recommend
Tower Bar at the Momentary
507 Southeast E StreetA beautiful bar on top of the Momentary Museum, sip drinks while looking out across all of Bentonville.
Beautiful setting for a glass of wine, come enjoy their outdoor patio and relax in the middle of nature.
39 locals recommend
Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery
6461 E Guy Terry RdBeautiful setting for a glass of wine, come enjoy their outdoor patio and relax in the middle of nature.
Sightseeing
It speaks for itself, the best American Art museum in the world.
708 locals recommend
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayIt speaks for itself, the best American Art museum in the world.
Crystal Bridge's new modern-art counterpart. If you go make sure to grab a drink at their coffee shop or head up to the Tower bar.
170 locals recommend
The Momentary
507 SE E StCrystal Bridge's new modern-art counterpart. If you go make sure to grab a drink at their coffee shop or head up to the Tower bar.
Perhaps the most iconic shot in Arkansas, this hour-long hike gives breath-taking views at all seasons.
59 locals recommend
Hawk's Bill Crag/Whitaker Point
County Road 406Perhaps the most iconic shot in Arkansas, this hour-long hike gives breath-taking views at all seasons.
Yellow Rock Trail is our favorite, but be careful at the edge of the cliff at the top!
98 locals recommend
Devils Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74Yellow Rock Trail is our favorite, but be careful at the edge of the cliff at the top!
Walk through the historic district over to Wilson Park for access onto the Northwest Arkansas greenway and walk, bike, run, or scoot for miles and miles.
119 locals recommend
Razorback Greenway
Razorback Regional GreenwayWalk through the historic district over to Wilson Park for access onto the Northwest Arkansas greenway and walk, bike, run, or scoot for miles and miles.
While the Cross and views overlooking the city get more fanfare, we prefer the non-descript trailhead on the other side of the mountain that offers access to over 100 acres of hiking trails - only half a mile from our house! (276 N Williams Dr is the address of the trailhead.)
39 locals recommend
Mount Sequoyah
While the Cross and views overlooking the city get more fanfare, we prefer the non-descript trailhead on the other side of the mountain that offers access to over 100 acres of hiking trails - only half a mile from our house! (276 N Williams Dr is the address of the trailhead.)
During the warmer months, this is where you can find the entire city on Saturday mornings - don't miss it!
68 locals recommend
The Fayetteville Farmers Market
945 W Mountain StDuring the warmer months, this is where you can find the entire city on Saturday mornings - don't miss it!
You're not really coming here to buy a book, but more to wander the musty old aisles and be transported back to a different era by the overwhelming charm of this shop.
38 locals recommend
Dickson Street Bookshop
325 W Dickson StYou're not really coming here to buy a book, but more to wander the musty old aisles and be transported back to a different era by the overwhelming charm of this shop.
Shopping
From the couple that owns RiffRaff comes a store for all things home, but while you're there walk two doors down and visit RiffRaff as well.
8 locals recommend
City Supply
15 S Block AveFrom the couple that owns RiffRaff comes a store for all things home, but while you're there walk two doors down and visit RiffRaff as well.
Pearl's Books
28 East Center StreetQuintessential local bookstore right off the Square.
Freckled Hen Farmhouse
1904 N College AveLocal favorite for modern rustic decor.