Best Cafe & Bar - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Christy Perkins

Best Cafe was recommended by a friend, and I'm so glad. We ordered way too much food because it all sounded so good, but the Duck Egg Omelet was my favorite. I'm not one to order duck, as it hasn't thrilled me in the past, but that was the best omelet I've ever had! It was the perfect size, filled with cheese and shredded duck, and the depth of flavor was very unexpected. The yogurt bowl with honeycomb, bee pollen, granola, and fruit was also very good, but the presentation really put it over the top. The tiny flowers were so pretty. The gouda grits were fabulous. I love that they had sourdough as an option for bread, for those of us who don't tolerate gluten well, but I would have loved even more if they could have made French Toast on that. We really wanted to go back while we were in town, but ran out of time.

Tammy Williamson

Fantastic brunch in this cute cafe. Waitstaff was efforcent, kind but not too fussy. Food was exceptional. Had the crispy Brussels with roasted fall veggies and perfectly poached eggs. The side of toast came with a house-made peach jam that had overtones of vanilla and star anise. YUM-MY! Worth the trip and the wait if necessary. This is a well-oiled establishment in a sea a mediocre to bad operators. A must try. I’ll be back when I’m in Hot Springs again.

T Rush

The BEST french toast I've ever eaten. ? It was the Creme Brule option that had a good crisp on top of the toast. Everything was delicious. All associates were really nice. There was a slight wait, but nothing too crazy. There's outside seating available, which is dog ? friendly. The restaurant is in a historic building, which is really nice. There's also parking available right in front of the building.

Kristina Riggs-Velazquez

Stopped in for lunch while here visiting.

Hubby got the pork belly hash that has poached eggs and hatch green chilies in it. He said it was pretty good with a little kick to it 🙂 then he got some duck bacon & in all honesty. it looked like ham

I ended up getting the soup of the day, which was mushroom soup. With the grilled cheese sandwich. Both were very good. The soup was actually fantastic!

The service was great, and our waitress was very informative and friendly. She was pointing out even more vegetarian options that they have on their menu for me.

Vanndy Long

Arrived 8 am and was greeted right away. We sat in the corner of the restaurant in front of the bar. I tried the best cafe combo with Gouda grits, medium eggs and duck bacon with a cup of coffee. The Gouda grits was peppery, the duck eggs is a must try In my opinion it is better than pork, beef, and turkey bacon. Lean and flavorful. My husband orders the breakfast burrito but in my opinion for $12 it should come with a side.

Jessica Fox

Had a great breakfast on Sunday. I had cucumber vodka bloody mary, and tried the "Should have been a cowboy." Both were wonderful. Fun atmosphere, we sat at the bar and had a great experience. I had avocado toast and the creme Brule french toast. Both were good. I tried duck bacon. The duck bacon wasn't for me, but I'm sure others like it.

Oniquica Phillips

Most amazing Breakfast I’ve had since I was a kid! Food was soooo good and savory the pancakes were the best ever the Gouda grits are absolutely flavorful and delicious my husband and I definitely enjoyed every bite literally and our server Ashley was so sweet and on point. We will definitely be back.

Keith Sheeley

What a fantastic cafe. I've only eaten there once and only had breakfast. The food was 5 stars plus. The French toast, the cheese grits and the chicken bisquit were all just delicious. It's semi-hidden next to a highly rated restored motel in the downtown-ish Hot Springs area across from the Chamber of Commerce. It's very small, clean and the wait staff were very friendly. Overall, off the chart and highly recommended.