Nothing is better on vacation than sleeping in before heading out to find a leisurely meal, especially if it’s brunch! There’s a lot to do in Fayetteville, so you’ll want to be sure you’re charged up before you explore beyond the food scene.
It's good to be hungry when you're in Fayetteville, but it's hard to stay that way! Fayetteville’s authentic, diverse culinary scene continually expands thanks to a new wave of restaurateurs showcasing regional ingredients and reinventing traditional dishes. Unique culinary experiences include farm-to-table restaurants and artisan coffee shops that roast locally. Long-time staples to locals are must-try institutions for visitors that want to dive into a food culture that reflects Fayetteville’s personality.
Here, it’s a melting pot of local, international, and fusion flavors. From fine dining to food truck courts, comfort food to new favorites - whatever you or your crew are hungry for, Fayetteville serves it up!
Outdoor dining is available at many of our restaurants along with sidewalk cafes and public picnic areas. Plus, an impressive display of food trucks serving lunch, dinner, snacks, and sweets can be found all throughout Fayetteville.
Ready to get your grub on? Start scrolling below, or check our Dining Guide for a more comprehensive list.
Our Dining Guide includes a list of the many great restaurants in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as well as features on some of our favorite spots. Download a copy or view our online flipbook.
Nothing is better on vacation than sleeping in before heading out to find a leisurely meal, especially if it’s brunch! There’s a lot to do in Fayetteville, so you’ll want to be sure you’re charged up before you explore beyond the food scene.
PIE. A simple, unassuming little word—yet the very mention of it conjures up such happy emotion! Meringue, cream, fruit, chocolate, crisp, nut, silk, caramel and even savory…do you lean toward a perfect flaky crust, perhaps the classic graham cracker or, dare we say it, fried into a heavenly, crunchy packet of goodness? We could argue for days about which is the best, but that would be precious time lost when considering how many glorious pie options exist for the tasting in Fayetteville. Here are a few for you to conquer:
Not only is Fayetteville full of trails and amenities for cyclists, but we also cater to the crowd with a variety of local eateries that, in addition to serving scrumptious food and drinks, intentionally make space for those pedaling in for their visit!
Warm meals out with friends in Fayetteville are a delight every winter, but in this season of pandemic life, we are extra into supporting local eats - with cozy outdoor seats!
No shade to the classic cocktail lineup, but if you’re anything like us, sometimes you just need a drink that’s a little more adventurous than your average old fashioned.
What’s a college town without an abundance of pizzerias?! Pizza’s place in food culture isn’t lost on Fayetteville, and we’ve got the local pies to prove it.
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