Things aren’t always what they seem. For instance, there are several restaurants in Arkansas that appear to be just that – restaurants. And while they are restaurants, they don’t just serve great food. They also serve as stores, farms, and more. So, the next time you’ve got an appetite to satisfy and a day to kill, pay a visit to one of the following restaurants in Arkansas that are so much more than amazing places to eat.
- Hawkins Variety Store (Murfreesboro)
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Hawkins Variety Store/Trip Advisor Brimming with history, this old-fashioned variety store opened in 1943 and is housed in a former drug store built in 1909. The merchandise selection, which includes “almost everything,” is only outshined by the soda fountain that doles out sandwiches, ice cream treats, and coffee. For more info, click here.
- Woodgrove Antique Mall and Tea Room (Heber Springs)
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Woodgrove Antique Mall and Tea Room/Facebook The name says it all. Woodgrove Antique Mall and Tea Room boasts an amazing selection of antiques and is a tea room that serves up soups, quiches, sandwiches, desserts, and more. As impressive as the menu, the inventory includes everything from old coins and Arkansas crystals to tools and jewelry. For more info, click here.
- Rabbit Ridge Farms (Bee Branch)
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Rabbit Ridge Farms/Facebook Rabbit Ridge Farms is a fully-functioning farm that raises cows, pigs, and chickens. It’s also a popular event venue. However, you don’t have to host an event to enjoy the farm’s perks. The farm regularly hosts breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. For more info, click here.
- American Artisans (Mena)
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musicofcolor/TripAdvisor Serving up one of the state’s most unique dining experiences, American Artisans is a bistro-style restaurant and handcrafted gift gallery in one. The menu features light dishes, like salads, soups, and quiches, while the gallery is stocked with items crafted by artisans from Arkansas as well as the rest of the U.S. The selection is pretty varied and includes something for every price range. For more info, click here.
- Murry’s Dinner Playhouse (Little Rock)
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Linda Dotts/Google Murry’s Dinner Playhouse has been serving up fun, food, and fabulous live entertainment since 1967. Over the years, it’s garnered a reputation for its tasty buffet dinners and professional theatrical productions, which include everything from Broadway musicals to family-friendly comedies. For more info, click here.
So, did you know about these unique restaurants? Ever visited any of them? If so, which ones and what’d you think? Did we miss your favorite dual-purpose eatery? Tell us!
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Hawkins Variety Store/Trip Advisor
Brimming with history, this old-fashioned variety store opened in 1943 and is housed in a former drug store built in 1909. The merchandise selection, which includes “almost everything,” is only outshined by the soda fountain that doles out sandwiches, ice cream treats, and coffee. For more info, click here.
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Woodgrove Antique Mall and Tea Room/Facebook
The name says it all. Woodgrove Antique Mall and Tea Room boasts an amazing selection of antiques and is a tea room that serves up soups, quiches, sandwiches, desserts, and more. As impressive as the menu, the inventory includes everything from old coins and Arkansas crystals to tools and jewelry. For more info, click here.
Rabbit Ridge Farms/Facebook
Rabbit Ridge Farms is a fully-functioning farm that raises cows, pigs, and chickens. It’s also a popular event venue. However, you don’t have to host an event to enjoy the farm’s perks. The farm regularly hosts breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. For more info, click here.
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musicofcolor/TripAdvisor
Serving up one of the state’s most unique dining experiences, American Artisans is a bistro-style restaurant and handcrafted gift gallery in one. The menu features light dishes, like salads, soups, and quiches, while the gallery is stocked with items crafted by artisans from Arkansas as well as the rest of the U.S. The selection is pretty varied and includes something for every price range. For more info, click here.
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Murry’s Dinner Playhouse has been serving up fun, food, and fabulous live entertainment since 1967. Over the years, it’s garnered a reputation for its tasty buffet dinners and professional theatrical productions, which include everything from Broadway musicals to family-friendly comedies. For more info, click here.
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Address: Hawkins Variety Store, 51 Courthouse Square, Murfreesboro, AR 71958, USAAddress: Woodgrove Antiques, Tea Room & Rock Shop, 314 W Main St, Heber Springs, AR 72543, USAAddress: Rabbit Ridge Farms, 484 Rabbit Ridge Road, Bee Branch, AR 72013, USAAddress: American Artisans Eatery & Gallery, 615 Mena St, Mena, AR 71953, USAAddress: Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, AR 72204, USA
