A handwritten sandwich order can make a road trip feel strangely satisfying. So can a shelf of fresh bread that looks nothing like the plastic-wrapped aisle back home.
That is the kind of shopping experience behind this list. Arkansas has Amish markets and general stores where the pace is slower and the shelves reward people who like to browse.
Some stops are built around bakery counters or bulk foods. Others mix everyday groceries with products you rarely see at big chains…