While politicians gather downtown, Little Rock’s diners serve as informal meeting places where state workers, farmers, and local families share morning meals.
These establishments maintain traditions that span decades of Arkansas history, serving comfort food that connects past to present.
At The Corner
Operating since 1924, At The Corner maintains its original tile floors and counter seating.
Their biscuits use White County flour and local buttermilk, made fresh hourly.
The kitchen prepares chocolate gravy using a three-generation recipe.
Their breakfast platters include house-made pimento cheese and thick-cut bacon from Arkansas producers.
Homer’s Restaurant
Established in 1986, Homer’s serves traditional Southern diner fare.
Their country ham ages for 12 months, served with red-eye gravy made daily.
The kitchen produces fresh cornbread throughout morning service.
Their grits come from War Eagle Mill, prepared with real butter and cream.
The Root Cafe
Though newer than competitors, The Root maintains classic diner standards with local ingredients.
Their breakfast menu features eggs from Arkansas farms and house-made sausage.
The kitchen prepares three varieties of hash browns, including sweet potato hash. Their biscuit sandwiches use locally sourced ingredients.
B & B Cafe
Operating since 1962, B & B combines traditional diner food with Delta influences.
Their menu includes hand-breaded chicken fried steak and scratch-made chocolate pie.
The kitchen makes sausage gravy in small batches throughout the morning.
Their breakfast special features thick-cut bologna from local processors.
Leo’s Greek Castle
A fixture since 1925, Leo’s mixes Greek and Southern diner traditions.
Their breakfast platters include hand-cut home fries seasoned with Mediterranean spices.
The kitchen prepares rice pudding daily using a family recipe.
Their country breakfast features eggs, grits, and house-cured ham.
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