The Spark Café — Restaurant in Bentonville

I stopped by Spark Café in Bentonville and absolutely loved it! This little ice cream and soda fountain spot is full of charm and nostalgia. Located right next to the Walmart Museum, it’s the perfect place to cool off and relax. You seriously can’t beat the prices either.

The menu has a great selection of hand-dipped ice cream, sundaes, malts, and old-fashioned sodas. They even had gluten free and dairy free options for people in my party. Personally, I tried one of the special flavors called F-150 (not gluten free)and it was delicious, rich, and generously portioned. Because it’s such a popular spot, especially on weekends and afternoons, it can get a little busy, but the line moves quickly and the staff is friendly and efficient. Whether you’re with family, on a date, or just treating yourself, Spark Café is a sweet little stop that’s definitely...

The Spark Cafe in Bentonville, AR, attached to the Walmart Museum 5&10, has reopened after a lengthy restoration of both. Unfortunately it has lost its spark. Only serving ice cream now, also gone is the charming atmosphere of an old time dinner that matched the era of the 5&10. Upon reopening it looks like a generic fast food restaurant — very disappointing. There isn’t handicapped parking for several blocks, and until construction in The Square is finished the sidewalks aren’t fully wheelchair accessible. The ice cream is still good at an excellent price. Wait times were extremely long when they first reopened, and still are on the weekends as there is less seating outside. Wait times are more reasonable...

Stopped by The Spark food truck for some ice cream after dinner on Saturday night. I was bummed that the cafe was undergoing renovation but was happy that we were still able to get a scoop. The price of ice cream here vs other places in town is honestly astounding. The gentleman helping us said that they keep the prices down because they want everyone to be able to bring the whole family. Flavor and quality were both great as was the service, and it was nice being able to enjoy our ice cream in the square. I personally really love that they offer a cutie cup/cone because I generally want just a little bite of ice cream and this really...