Cozy dining, great plus for the area, friendly wait staff , ample food selections and treats. Seating options are available in the main dining area, outdoors or at the bar. I am planning to go back again soon to try another selection.
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Christine M.
We stopped here for breakfast at recommendations of a family member. Ample off street parking with a large lot. Restaurant is cozy with a back patio available for good weather days. Our server was pleasant and attentive. All was looking well and then we ordered the food... I order 2 eggs over medium with sausage and potatoes. My hubby ordered eggs with the house hash. We both ordered coffee. I was not a fan of the coffee. Not sure if it was just the brand they use or it was a bit on the weak side, but it tasted off. My eggs were rather small. They look like they used medium size eggs rather than large. Maybe trying to save a buck, but if I go out to a restaurant I want decent size eggs please! They were also cooked over hard not medium like their size. I guess they got that confused. The toast came with no butter and we were offered none. The sausage was not good at all. It was way too thin and burnt! It was difficult to cut, let alone chew. Not a fan. Now the potatoes were excellent! Perfectly cooked and seasoned. In fact they were about them only thing I enjoyed. My hubby's eggs were cooked as ordered and he like the hash. Overall, we may try this place again, but with so many other places around it may not happen anytime too soon.
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Nick D.
Recently visited ladles and was not impressed despite recommendations from friends and family. Ordered a light lunch of soup and Italian rice balls and both fell flat. The crab bisque had little to zero crab, it's was thin and tasted more like a tomato broth. The rice balls were fried, crispy, and the breading was well seasoned but the rice and accompying sauce lacked any real favor. Staff was nice but not sure if I'd come back.
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Kristen C.
It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's a gem. The food is delicious and the servers are very attentive. Nice place to go with a family or for a low key date night.
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Tiffany B.
Stopped in for breakfast on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. The interior feels like you've stepped into someone's home, the service was great, the juice was fresh and the food was delish. Excellent menu choices and variety. I had the french toast with bananas and whipped cream (which was excellent) and my husband had pancakes of which he said, and I quote, "I'm going to dream about these pancakes!" Bacon was thick and cooked perfectly. Will definitely be back!
(5)
Rhonda C.
I eat here at least 3 times a month and am always pleased with my selection- breakfast, lunch, or dinner! for breakfast I highly recommend the chicken and waffles - it is served with a spicy syrup that I've never had anywhere else! for lunch, the beans and greens soup with any of their delicious sandwiches! I also want to give credit to their whole wings. you can get whole wings all over the AK-Valley but none taste like Ladles'. what sets them apart is the hint of sweetness (sugar?) in the seasoning and on Wednesdays they are $.50 a piece. Aside from the food the service is always great. the bartenders are very friendly and the servers are very knowledgable of the menu and have never steered me wrong.
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tony a.
Great food. Consistently delicious soups and fresh entree's. Service is very attentive too!
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David S.
I was very happy to get away from the chains at the local mall and find this place. It was recommended by a local and delivered all I hoped for: good quality food, nice sized portions, and fast service. The chili was decent, salad was fresh (try the chunky blue cheese dressing) and salmon was very tasty. I'll be back again.
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Hillary C.
I love this place. My husband and I go here almost every weekend for breakfast and every once and awhile for dinner. They have a great breakfast selection and their pancakes and waffles are the best around! The pancakes are light fluffy and full of flavor! The sandwiches I've had for lunch and the food I've gotten for dinner are just as good. Their fried green tomatoes are so yummy and I'm not really a fan of tomatoes.
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Gary R.
I work not too far from here and for the lack of decent, non fast food places around, you'd think this place would be booming. It's not. I've been here and had "decent" food - not great but ok. But in the heart of the lunch hour, the two of us were the only ones in the place. I've driven by dozens of times at lunch and see no cars in their lot. I'm struggling to figure out why since it's in "downtown" Springdale. You'd think that by default they'd get people who "stumbled" in. The menu is basic, the service was ok, the food tasted no worse than other places I've been, but I just can't bring myself to go back. It's one of those places that gave me an odd feeling. That's not what I'm looking for.
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Dan M.
The tiny dining room was filled when we arrived early. The bar was fully stocked and offered a variety of beers, mostly domestic and a few local craft brews. The wait staff was professional and efficient. Started with the bisque that was good , though I would have preferred it to be served warmer. Tried the bistro steak that was cooked medium as requested with the mashed red potatoes. The bistro sauce was delicious though it was quickly made scarce after a few bites. My wife had the chicken Parmesan, stated as not the best ever, certainly tasty. The sauce was the highlight of that dish. The crowd was thinning out by 8:30. Overall great food and service for a great price. I'll be going back.
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Janice B.
Happy Happy Yummy! The California Salad is fantastic. Comes with apple slices, bleu cheese, and candied pecans with a very nice strawberry balsamic vinaigrette dressing made in-house. Can't wait to go back again! I ordered the Italian Wedding Soup for starters - huge portions and soup was better than I expected. Will go back next time I'm in town. Also, nice holiday desserts offered - snowball cake, peppermint candy cheesecake to name a few goodies.
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Renee L.
Cozy dining, great plus for the area, friendly wait staff , ample food selections and treats. Seating options are available in the main dining area, outdoors or at the bar. I am planning to go back again soon to try another selection.
(4)Christine M.
We stopped here for breakfast at recommendations of a family member. Ample off street parking with a large lot. Restaurant is cozy with a back patio available for good weather days. Our server was pleasant and attentive. All was looking well and then we ordered the food... I order 2 eggs over medium with sausage and potatoes. My hubby ordered eggs with the house hash. We both ordered coffee. I was not a fan of the coffee. Not sure if it was just the brand they use or it was a bit on the weak side, but it tasted off. My eggs were rather small. They look like they used medium size eggs rather than large. Maybe trying to save a buck, but if I go out to a restaurant I want decent size eggs please! They were also cooked over hard not medium like their size. I guess they got that confused. The toast came with no butter and we were offered none. The sausage was not good at all. It was way too thin and burnt! It was difficult to cut, let alone chew. Not a fan. Now the potatoes were excellent! Perfectly cooked and seasoned. In fact they were about them only thing I enjoyed. My hubby's eggs were cooked as ordered and he like the hash. Overall, we may try this place again, but with so many other places around it may not happen anytime too soon.
(2)Nick D.
Recently visited ladles and was not impressed despite recommendations from friends and family. Ordered a light lunch of soup and Italian rice balls and both fell flat. The crab bisque had little to zero crab, it's was thin and tasted more like a tomato broth. The rice balls were fried, crispy, and the breading was well seasoned but the rice and accompying sauce lacked any real favor. Staff was nice but not sure if I'd come back.
(2)Kristen C.
It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's a gem. The food is delicious and the servers are very attentive. Nice place to go with a family or for a low key date night.
(4)Tiffany B.
Stopped in for breakfast on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. The interior feels like you've stepped into someone's home, the service was great, the juice was fresh and the food was delish. Excellent menu choices and variety. I had the french toast with bananas and whipped cream (which was excellent) and my husband had pancakes of which he said, and I quote, "I'm going to dream about these pancakes!" Bacon was thick and cooked perfectly. Will definitely be back!
(5)Rhonda C.
I eat here at least 3 times a month and am always pleased with my selection- breakfast, lunch, or dinner! for breakfast I highly recommend the chicken and waffles - it is served with a spicy syrup that I've never had anywhere else! for lunch, the beans and greens soup with any of their delicious sandwiches! I also want to give credit to their whole wings. you can get whole wings all over the AK-Valley but none taste like Ladles'. what sets them apart is the hint of sweetness (sugar?) in the seasoning and on Wednesdays they are $.50 a piece. Aside from the food the service is always great. the bartenders are very friendly and the servers are very knowledgable of the menu and have never steered me wrong.
(5)tony a.
Great food. Consistently delicious soups and fresh entree's. Service is very attentive too!
(4)David S.
I was very happy to get away from the chains at the local mall and find this place. It was recommended by a local and delivered all I hoped for: good quality food, nice sized portions, and fast service. The chili was decent, salad was fresh (try the chunky blue cheese dressing) and salmon was very tasty. I'll be back again.
(4)Hillary C.
I love this place. My husband and I go here almost every weekend for breakfast and every once and awhile for dinner. They have a great breakfast selection and their pancakes and waffles are the best around! The pancakes are light fluffy and full of flavor! The sandwiches I've had for lunch and the food I've gotten for dinner are just as good. Their fried green tomatoes are so yummy and I'm not really a fan of tomatoes.
(5)Gary R.
I work not too far from here and for the lack of decent, non fast food places around, you'd think this place would be booming. It's not. I've been here and had "decent" food - not great but ok. But in the heart of the lunch hour, the two of us were the only ones in the place. I've driven by dozens of times at lunch and see no cars in their lot. I'm struggling to figure out why since it's in "downtown" Springdale. You'd think that by default they'd get people who "stumbled" in. The menu is basic, the service was ok, the food tasted no worse than other places I've been, but I just can't bring myself to go back. It's one of those places that gave me an odd feeling. That's not what I'm looking for.
(2)Dan M.
The tiny dining room was filled when we arrived early. The bar was fully stocked and offered a variety of beers, mostly domestic and a few local craft brews. The wait staff was professional and efficient. Started with the bisque that was good , though I would have preferred it to be served warmer. Tried the bistro steak that was cooked medium as requested with the mashed red potatoes. The bistro sauce was delicious though it was quickly made scarce after a few bites. My wife had the chicken Parmesan, stated as not the best ever, certainly tasty. The sauce was the highlight of that dish. The crowd was thinning out by 8:30. Overall great food and service for a great price. I'll be going back.
(4)Janice B.
Happy Happy Yummy! The California Salad is fantastic. Comes with apple slices, bleu cheese, and candied pecans with a very nice strawberry balsamic vinaigrette dressing made in-house. Can't wait to go back again! I ordered the Italian Wedding Soup for starters - huge portions and soup was better than I expected. Will go back next time I'm in town. Also, nice holiday desserts offered - snowball cake, peppermint candy cheesecake to name a few goodies.
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