I knew I was in Arkansas comfort-food country the minute I stepped into a tiny roadside diner and smelled fried chicken in the air. That is the charm of a true mom-and-pop spot.
There is nothing fancy about these places, but they offer warm booths, fresh coffee, and recipes that have stood the test of time. I have spent years seeking out diners like these.
They are the places locals protect like secrets. Breakfast plates arrive stacked high, and the pie case is always impossible to pass up…