A giant orange beside an Arkansas highway is not something you expect to see during an ordinary drive. The first time I spotted it, I instinctively eased off the gas and took a second look.
Bright, round, and impossible to ignore, the building stands right along the roadside like it has been happily greeting passing cars for decades. I had no plans to stop that day, but curiosity quickly took over.
Places with that kind of personality always get my attention. Old-school roadside diners usually come with good stories, loyal regulars, and food that keeps people coming back…