Mel's HWY 10 Cafe

I gotta say, this place is a hidden gem!! We have lived in Greenwood for 22 years and had no idea about this place, so let me say it loud enough for those in the back, "WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!" We will most definitely be back as well! We loved everything about it! Everything was clean, inviting, our waitress was super friendly, the food tasted AMAZING, the sweet tea was on point, the prices were FANTASTIC & I lived seeing a lot of locals coming in and meeting up for dinner and catching up with old friends & neighbors. Everyone was talking to everyone and was super friendly even with us. It reminded me so much of my grandmothers restaurant she used to have many years ago in West Texas. As my husband and I looked around, we noticed this appears to be a family owned business, and we just fell in live with it and will be back! I would also like to say that our waitress who was suffering from horrible allergy issues was still working hard & killing it! She was still friendly and was in no way looking to go home sick or let it get the better of her or even sliw her down. She was a gem, and in today's world, that is quite rare. She is so far above average workers that we tipped her really, REALLY well and commended her on her smile, her friendliness, her work ethic, and customer service skills even while she was clearly suffering. We will be coming back soon and will be bringing ALL our family to support this amazing small business!

Mel’s Hwy 10 Cafe is a cozy haven for food enthusiasts seeking genuine home-style cooking. Here’s why it’s become one of my favorite spots:

Comfort Food Bliss: From the moment you step inside, the aroma of comfort food envelops you. The chicken fried steak here is nothing short of legendary. Crispy, flavorful, and generously portioned—it’s the best around!

Belt Buster Breakfast: For breakfast lovers, the “Belt Buster” is a must-try. Fried eggs, hash browns, sausage gravy, and biscuits—this hearty plate will keep you fueled all day.

Friendly Service: The staff at Mel’s is warm and welcoming. They make you feel like family, and their attentive service adds to the overall experience.

Pancake Adventure: The morning special, complete with bacon, eggs, hash browns, and a choice of pancake, left me satisfied. The pancake had a unique sponge-like texture—different but delightful.

Roadside Charm: Mel’s Hwy 10 Cafe may be a roadside diner, but it’s a treasure trove of flavors. Whether you’re passing through or a local, this place feels like home.
In summary, Mel’s Hwy 10 Cafe is where comfort meets flavor. It’s a slice of small-town magic that leaves you craving more.

My wife and I stopped here for dinner. We were a little skeptical about trying a little roadside diner. Boy are we glad we stopped, and ate. The waitress was very friendly and gave us suggestions on what to order. I ordered the chicken fried steak sandwich, and my wife ordered the crispy chicken sandwich. Our food came out fairly quick. The CFS sandwich was huge, and hand breaded, and it was one of the best ones I have ever eaten. The bun was so fresh, they must make them in house. The chicken sandwich was hand breaded, and it was a good portion, and It was served on the same fresh bun. Definitely a must stop if you are in the area of Magazine AR.

Had the belt buster, fried eggs, hasbrowns, sausage gravy, and biscuits. Got the 1/2 order. Good, but I had eggshells. Also ordered the morning special, bacon, 2 eggs, hasbrowns, and choice of pancake, which I got, biscuits and gravy, or toast. Good, but I missed a little flavor. Pancake was like a sponge texture and very good 👍.

Love the food. Each person there is so nice and always waiting to help with whatever u need. They sit n talk with us, which I love. Can't wait to go back.

I've never had a bad meal here. The chicken fried steak is the best around! Today I had the Indian taco, and the fry bread was IMMACULATE. I had to give my compliments directly to the chef because it was just perfection.

This is a classic roadside diner that is a welcome sight to the tried driver. We enjoyed breakfast there and were still in the area at dinner time. The place is family friendly and the food is made with love. Anyone staying the Mount Magazine area should visit and eat here.

We love this place. Portions are generous, food is great! And the service is always great!!

A Very Quaint place. Food is cooked to perfection. The biscuit is airy and flaky, the way a biscuit should be, and prices are very reasonable.

Great food, great service! Best fried pickles!! Try anything with a star icon. I had the patty melt, fried okra, fried pickles and a sweet tea.

We ordered the huge chicken fried steak platter, and it was more than 2 of us could eat.

Another excellent lunch with great service! Had the tater tots last time; the French fries are better!

Excellent food, huge chicken fried steak! Wonderful service, friendly atmosphere. Best place around!

This is a hidden gem. The food is amazing and the portions are obseardly large. You will love this little hole in the wall eatery, and once you eat there, you won't mind going out of your way just to grab a bite. The staff is attentive and friendly. They will make you feel like you're eating at your families house. It is clean and well managed; don't miss out on your new favorite place to eat.

A group of us met here for lunch before going on to our Quilts of Valor presentation just down the street. Service was attentive and friendly. Each of us ordered something different and everyone was happy with their meal. Next time I will try the loaded potato with pulled pork on top. One of us ordered that and had to take half of it home it was so big.

Was amazing! Service was a little slow, but understandable because they were busy and short staffed

Absolutely delicious food, friendly servers, and you can't beat the prices! I got the chicken bacon ranch wrap and it was so big I was able to make almost three meals out of it!

My husband and I own a house in Magazine but we live in Arizona. We come stay in Magazine about every two months for a couple weeks and when we do we spend a lot of our meal time at Mel's. It's a clean, friendly place and the food is wonderful ! If you like fried Okra they have that too! Stop on in and enjoy we do!

I had the catfish special. My husband had the combo special, catfish and fried shrimp. All were tasty and not greasy. Very light and crunchy. Came with hushpuppies, slaw and fries.
We will definitely return!

Friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere make this little Cafe a delight! We stopped in here for lunch. Bring your appetite because the portions are huge! Lots of comfort food on their menu. Enjoy!