One of the oldest continuously running restaurants in Arkansas is still a beloved favorite! This cafe has been serving Arkansans for 113 years and has created generations of family meal memories. Let’s have a seat at White House Cafe for an old fashioned meal and beer.
While Einstein was beginning to apply the laws of gravity to his theory of relativity, another piece of history was being forged - the start of the White House Cafe.
Google/Hannavas Eel Both events happened way back in 1907, though we’re just focused on the latter for today.
The cafe originally gained popularity among the railroad workers of Camden.
Google/Cinnie Ceapeda White House Cafe was opened in 1907 by a Greek immigrant named Hristos Hodjopulas. Rail workers and later traveling soldiers were the biggest customers of the cafe. Even though the restaurant has changed owners throughout the decades, White House Cafe continues to serve Arkansans and travelers alike.
The menu here has a great selections of American classics and mix of Tex-Mex. Picking an entree will keep you indecisive for a while so why not start with an Arkansas favorite - cheese dip!
Google/Sarah Heer The restaurant actually predates the invention date of cheese dip by a couple of decades but the appetizer is an adopted favorite of White House Cafe.
The cafe’s longstanding business isn’t the only bragging right of the eatery.
Facebook/White House Cafe According to locals, the White House Cafe has the oldest liquor license in the entire state. Take a toast with any of the 50+ beers available here. Cheers!
The plate lunches are fantastic but you cannot go wrong with a old fashioned hamburger when you’re here and hungry.
Google/Paul Miller The classics that kept the railroad workers and soldiers full are still on the menu and just as delicious!
If you’re needing a more savory dinner portion, dive fork first into a plate-size steak.
Google/Cinnie Ceapeda White House Cafe has mouthwatering cuts of ribeye, filet mignon, and t-bone. In addition to these scrumptious choices, the cafe also has seafood, chicken, and flavorful Mexican dinner.
No matter if its your first time or hundredth, lunch at White House Cafe is a timeless treat!
Flickr/Farther Along Stop in anytime between Monday - Saturday from 11 AM - 10 PM. See what the weekly specials are by following their website.
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Google/Hannavas Eel
Both events happened way back in 1907, though we’re just focused on the latter for today.
Google/Cinnie Ceapeda
White House Cafe was opened in 1907 by a Greek immigrant named Hristos Hodjopulas. Rail workers and later traveling soldiers were the biggest customers of the cafe. Even though the restaurant has changed owners throughout the decades, White House Cafe continues to serve Arkansans and travelers alike.
Google/Sarah Heer
The restaurant actually predates the invention date of cheese dip by a couple of decades but the appetizer is an adopted favorite of White House Cafe.
Facebook/White House Cafe
According to locals, the White House Cafe has the oldest liquor license in the entire state. Take a toast with any of the 50+ beers available here. Cheers!
Google/Paul Miller
The classics that kept the railroad workers and soldiers full are still on the menu and just as delicious!
White House Cafe has mouthwatering cuts of ribeye, filet mignon, and t-bone. In addition to these scrumptious choices, the cafe also has seafood, chicken, and flavorful Mexican dinner.
Flickr/Farther Along
Stop in anytime between Monday - Saturday from 11 AM - 10 PM. See what the weekly specials are by following their website.
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Address: White House Cafe, 323 S Adams Ave, Camden, AR 71701, USA
