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Had a great buffet meal here today for Sunday lunch/brunch. Unique place with great food. I would highly recommend if you’re in the area. Meatloaf and the cheese grits were on point. I Will return.
Would I return? Yes! When in near Oark, Arkansas, this little place is a great choice! Homemade food, fresh! Wow!
We are at the catalpa cafe and let me tell ya. “It’s money dude” it was my wife and mine 5 year anniversary and we went there and got a Ruben and a BLTCA and it was amazing. Great service. If you want to see a one man kitchen Tun like a top go see the man himself.
Love this place when we need to eat while motorcycle riding. Food is always fabulous, freshly made..Randy is great…had dinner reservations ate tender prime rib, baked potato, asparagus, homemade rolls, key lime pie.. perfection
Biscuits and gravy be BUSSIN
This was my first visit to the Catalpa Cafe and the food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great.
If you are in the area this is a must!!
The chicken quesadilla was delicious but I'll be going back to try a hamburger.
Come sink your teeth into the best gourmet burger you can possibly flap a lip on.
A gorgeous little gem hidden within the Ozarks.... The food delicious and wonderful heart of abundance. My gratitude and love to you, making moments last forever 🙏🏻♾️🤗
The owner was really cool and they have the best Mac n Cheese.
Me and my son were coming from hunting and needed a drink so we thought we would stop in to get a to go glass of tea. We walked in the door and the owner immediately asked if I was part of a certain group and I said no, he then told me he was sold out! And could not serve us. I told him all I needed was a drink and I’d be on my way, so I bought my son a can Mt Dew and left. The most rude person Iv ever met , he had no idea what I was there for or what I needed before asking if I was in that crowd and if not I wasn’t welcome and he would not cook for us.
Just when I thought life could not get any better...we found this marvelous place. Missed it the first time we tried but, found it today. Randy runs it by himself it appears. We got lucky and he wasn't too busy when we got there. I couldn't decide between pork or brisket tacos....he made me both. Life changing tacos. OMG. Make the time to go by and dine with Randy. He is truly an artist!
Update: Based on owner’s response, maybe I misread him. Finding places I can eat as a vegetarian is dicey and frustrating when we’re on the road. Many places are to busy to make something not on the menu. When we are back in the area, we will try again Did not stay to eat. The vegetarian black bean chipotle burger option that we found on their Facebook page was not on the menu and there was nothing else on the blackboard menu for a vegetarian to eat. According to the owner’s response he can accommodate if asked.
Love the food and very friendly
Randy is a rock star when it comes to cooking. He served over 20 of us in CMA in 58 minutes. Off the beaten track but worth the drive.
Have eaten here dozens of times. My favorite place to eat in all of Arkansas. Excellent food and good pie!
Walked in looking for wifi, NO phone reception in area. While there figured wld grab a bite. Wow! We’re we surprised!!! Amazing food! Randy does everything himself, be patient if he’s packed! Will be worth the wait! Hubby had burger (BEST burger too!) BEST key lime pie! I don’t even like key lime pie! But this was to die for! Yummy! Plan on going back regularly.
Had hamburger and tator tots. It was all good. He uses special sugar in his tea. It was very good Nice fella
Good food and friendly owner