This Tiny Café And Store In Arkansas Is Hidden In The Mountains And Has Everything Your Heart Desires

Some of the state’s best sites are also the most hidden. That’s certainly the case with Bluebell Café and Country Store. Tucked away in the Ouachitas, it's pretty remote. Don't let the rural locale deter you, though. It’s more than worth seeking out, and that’s because it has everything your heart desires, including some of the state’s best burgers.

Bluebell Café and Country Store is hiding in the tiny town of Story, just minutes from the Ouachita National Recreation Trail.

The café-store combo is a Story staple, serving the community since the 1950s. Over the years, it’s garnered a reputation for a few things, including doling out the “best burgers around.”

Flavorful, juicy, and always cooked to perfection it’s plain to see (or should we say, taste?) why the burgers are so popular.

The famed burgers make up just a portion of the menu, though.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the café’s offering runs the gamut, from biscuits and gravy to catfish baskets and daily specials.

The homemade fare even includes desserts.

But great grub is just one reason people visit Bluebell.

Much more than a café, Bluebell is a one-stop shop for locals.

Reminiscent of an old-fashioned general store, Bluebell's inventory includes everything from convenience store goods to locally made items.

It's also a community gathering place, particularly on Saturdays, when the tables are rearranged to make room for musicians to perform.

Fun for all ages, the musicians play music from an array of genres, including country, gospel and bluegrass.

So, are you ready to seek out this hidden gem? For more info, call Bluebell Café and Country Store at (870) 867-3999. You can also visit the Bluebell Café and Country Store website or Facebook page.

This isn’t the only must-visit destination hidden in the mountains of Arkansas. There’s also this little mountaintop shop.