Lots of Arkansas restaurants serve great fried chicken. However, if you’re searching for some of the best fried chicken in all of Arkansas, you’ve got to pay a visit to Monte Ne Inn. Not only does the beloved hole-in-the-wall serve arguably the best fried chicken in the state, but it serves it family style, which means you can eat to your heart – and stomach’s – content!
Located along a stretch of Highway 94 in Rogers, Monte Ne Inn is a roadside stop worth pulling over for.
A longtime favorite, it’s been doling out fried chicken with all the fixings for over 40 years!
And as the decades have passed, it’s only gotten more popular - something that's confirmed by its consistently packed dining room.
Not only has Monte Ne Inn been featured in countless publications, but it’s been voted home of the “best fried chicken in the state of Arkansas.”
Seasoned and fried to perfection, the chicken definitely lives up to its reputation.
The fried chicken isn’t the eatery’s only distinguishing feature, though.
There’s also the fact that Monte Ne Inn doesn’t have a menu.
Instead, everyone is treated to the same meal of bean soup, fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, coleslaw, and fresh hot bread with apple butter and butter.
Even better, it’s all served family style, which means you can eat as much as you’d like.
And if you manage to save room, there are homemade desserts, too!
For more info, call Monte Ne Inn at (479) 636-5511. You can also visit the restaurant’s website or Facebook page.
So, what do you think? Does this beloved hole-in-the-wall serve the best fried chicken in all of Arkansas? Or, do you think another eatery is worthy of the honor? Tell us.
This isn’t the only iconic eatery known for a specific menu item. Click here for a roadside shop that produces the "world’s best" bacon.
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