Nothing beats grandma’s cooking—or at least, that’s what we’re all supposed to say when she’s listening. But in Arkansas, there are soul food joints so good they just might tempt you into the ultimate family betrayal: admitting someone else’s cooking could rival Meemaw’s secret recipes.
Across the Natural State, I’ve spent years savoring plates of collard greens, cornbread, fried chicken, and sweet potatoes that taste like pure comfort and tradition.
These restaurants don’t just serve food—they serve love on a plate, the kind that lingers long after the last bite. Here are the spots locals secretly crown above grandma’s table.
1. Sims Bar-B-Que – Little Rock
Family recipes spanning three generations make Sims a Little Rock institution since 1937. Walking in feels like a homecoming – the walls practically sweat with history and hickory smoke…