Liz’s Fayetteville favorites
Entertainment & Events
I love seeing shows at TheatreSquared. Produced here in Fayetteville to national acclaim, the shows are excellent and feature talent from across the country as well as local artists. I enjoy the welcoming and friendly bar/restaurant "The Commons" before a show. It's comfortable for a solo audience member or for groups.
44 locals recommend
TheatreSquared
477 W Spring StI love seeing shows at TheatreSquared. Produced here in Fayetteville to national acclaim, the shows are excellent and feature talent from across the country as well as local artists. I enjoy the welcoming and friendly bar/restaurant "The Commons" before a show. It's comfortable for a solo audience member or for groups.
Great place to spend an hour (or several) playing classic arcade games for $5 all day! Just a minute down College Ave in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center.
17 locals recommend
Arkadia Retrocade
1478 N College AveGreat place to spend an hour (or several) playing classic arcade games for $5 all day! Just a minute down College Ave in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center.
Food scene
Walk down the block to Sassy’s for a good meal and lots of friendly folks. The lively patio is a great place for a beer and bbq or burger. Razorback game days are especially lively.
31 locals recommend
Sassy's Red House
708 North College AvenueWalk down the block to Sassy’s for a good meal and lots of friendly folks. The lively patio is a great place for a beer and bbq or burger. Razorback game days are especially lively.
Our local healthy food co-op is open to everyone! Shop for produce or prepared food from the salad bar, coffee counter, bakery or beer tap. Enjoy your meal on the huge patio with swings and outdoor seating, and occasional live musicians! A favorite place to stock up on good food. A nice walk or bike ride from the house, or a 2-minute drive.
54 locals recommend
Ozark Natural Foods
380 N College AveOur local healthy food co-op is open to everyone! Shop for produce or prepared food from the salad bar, coffee counter, bakery or beer tap. Enjoy your meal on the huge patio with swings and outdoor seating, and occasional live musicians! A favorite place to stock up on good food. A nice walk or bike ride from the house, or a 2-minute drive.
Any time is a great time to visit, but Tuesdays are my favorite for the great deals on gourmet pizza from Wicked Wood-Fired Pizza! This funky friendly warehouse filled with local art has indoor seating and a big covered patio with picnic tables, where you can meet new friends or bring a book and relax with your brew.
44 locals recommend
Fossil Cove Brewing Co.
1946 N Birch AveAny time is a great time to visit, but Tuesdays are my favorite for the great deals on gourmet pizza from Wicked Wood-Fired Pizza! This funky friendly warehouse filled with local art has indoor seating and a big covered patio with picnic tables, where you can meet new friends or bring a book and relax with your brew.
Just down the road! All the baked goods your heart desires: sweet and savory. Pick up sweets to-go, or dine-in.
44 locals recommend
Rick's Bakery
4600 W Rozell StJust down the road! All the baked goods your heart desires: sweet and savory. Pick up sweets to-go, or dine-in.
A long-time Fayetteville favorite, in a cool basement location. My go-to sandwiches are the Derek’s Special or the Cheddar-Swiss-Tomato&Sprouts. You can’t go wrong with the burgers, and you have to try the Grasshopper for dessert!
149 locals recommend
Hugo's
25 1/2 N Block AveA long-time Fayetteville favorite, in a cool basement location. My go-to sandwiches are the Derek’s Special or the Cheddar-Swiss-Tomato&Sprouts. You can’t go wrong with the burgers, and you have to try the Grasshopper for dessert!
Creative, cool and distinctively Fayetteville. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
20 locals recommend
Leverett Lounge
737 N Leverett AveCreative, cool and distinctively Fayetteville. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
A favorite from our Fort Smith days! Great for dinner before a show at TheatreSquared, since it’s right across the street. Creative Latin American cuisine, expertly presented. The tortilla soup is a long-time favorite.
23 locals recommend
Rolando's
509 W Spring StA favorite from our Fort Smith days! Great for dinner before a show at TheatreSquared, since it’s right across the street. Creative Latin American cuisine, expertly presented. The tortilla soup is a long-time favorite.
Little Bread Company
116 N Block AveThe most delicious breakfast sandwiches and pastries.
Art
Tucked away just off the downtown square, this historic home houses rotating exhibitions of artists from our region.
11 locals recommend
Art Ventures
20 S Hill AveTucked away just off the downtown square, this historic home houses rotating exhibitions of artists from our region.
A half-hour drive from the cottage, you’ll see a world-class collection of American Art. Delicious restaurant on-site and surrounded by walking trails.
708 locals recommend
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayA half-hour drive from the cottage, you’ll see a world-class collection of American Art. Delicious restaurant on-site and surrounded by walking trails.
Sightseeing
The Ramble
The RambleRelaxing place to take a stroll and catch community events.
Not your average library! This very cool space is worth a look even if you’re not in a reading mood. Arsaga’s runs a coffee shop in the lobby also.
30 locals recommend
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W Mountain StNot your average library! This very cool space is worth a look even if you’re not in a reading mood. Arsaga’s runs a coffee shop in the lobby also.
Shopping
Pearl's Books
28 East Center StreetCozy locally owned bookshop with a terrific selection and knowledgeable staff.
The best way to spend a Saturday morning! Stroll the square, buy some veggies and flowers and maybe some cool mushrooms while you see everyone in town and listen to live music.
Fayetteville Farmer's Market & Historic Square, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
The best way to spend a Saturday morning! Stroll the square, buy some veggies and flowers and maybe some cool mushrooms while you see everyone in town and listen to live music.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Ordering food delivery in Fayetteville
You’ll notice a lot of places close early-ish (compared to bigger cities) and many don’t offer delivery. Most local spots can be delivered by the awesome Clunk. Search FB for CHEW or “Clunks Hungry Express Wagon”. You text him your order, he calls it in and picks up & brings it to you, you send him the amount plus a 15% fee and tip. Text him to see if he’s available when you’re craving Taste of Thai… or Mockingbird Kitchen… or anything delicious.
Customs and culture
Experience Fayetteville
Check the Experience Fayetteville website or swing by their headquarters on the square to learn about the many community events happening year-round.