The cast-iron skillet fried chicken has been praised by Southern Living magazine, and one bite explains why. Inducted into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame in 2022, Neal’s Cafe delivers exceptional quality at prices that remain refreshingly reasonable for cooking this good. Hand-made fried pies, with chocolate being the crowd favorite, compete with classic ice cream cones, milkshakes, sundaes, and banana splits for your attention. Classic burgers, a chili cheeseburger, chicken fried steak, chicken fillets, and daily blue plate specials keep regulars coming back for variety. Inducted into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame in 2020, this Fort Smith icon offers a taste of American dining history at prices that remain notably affordable for food this iconic.