When you’re in Bentonville, there’s one place many people have recommended to me, and that is the Meld Sandwich Bar in Bentonville, Arkansas. I decided to go, and now I must recommend it. That’s the topic of our post today.
The Meld Kitchen and Sandwich Bar in Bentonville, Arkansas, serves healthy, homemade craft sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and tacos. Their coffee is locally roasted, so you’ll get a fresh cup whenever you go there.
Keep reading to learn more about this awesome sandwich bar tucked away in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas.
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What IS the Meld Sandwich Bar?
The Meld Sandwich Bar is a cozy little place that serves “craft sandwiches made with baked-to-order bread.” Their gourmet sandwiches are served with healthy sides and fresh salads. They also offer several other wonderful choices made with a healthier slant.
You’ll also be treated to fresh, locally roasted coffee when you go. While the restaurant bills itself as a “fast-casual” place, the quality is more like a gourmet restaurant. If you want to experience a cozy and relaxing place while you’re running errands or enjoying a day out, you’ll definitely need to check this place out.
But what’s on the menu?
Meld Menu
If you think a sandwich bar only serves sandwiches, you might be pleasantly surprised or slightly disappointed. The menu includes pizzas, fresh salads, burgers, and appetizers.
Here is a sample of what you can expect:
- Artichoke dip with whole grain pita or veggies
- Hummus board
- Soup
- Taco salad with sweet potatoes
- Mexican Caesar salad
- Grilled Steak Pizza
- Pesto grilled cheese sandwich
- Spinach Artichoke chicken folded sandwich
The prices are comparable between fast food and gourmet restaurant. However, you are charged extra if you want additional sauces or add-ons.
Meld Hours and Location
The Meld is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM and is closed on weekends. While they used to have Saturday brunch hours, that is on pause for the moment, with no word on when it will change.
They are located at the following address:
1120 S. Walton Blvd., Ste 152
Bentonville, Arkansas
You can contact them through either email or phone:
479-845-4640
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Other Great Gourmet Hot Spots In Bentonville
If the Meld Kitchen and Sandwich Bar isn’t your thing, or you’re in town on the weekend and want to try a great local restaurant, you have a few other choices in Bentonville.
Let’s look at some of them.
Stone Mill Cafe
Stone Mill Cafe opened in 2017, but its roots go back to 1996 when Dan and Karen Dantzler opened their bakery. Stone Mill Bread began with a mission to make the best breads and baked goods in Northwest Arkansas, using natural ingredients.
Later, their daughter and her husband decided to open a cafe under the Stone Mill brand in Bentonville.
The cafe uses bread from the family bakery in all of its menu offerings. The menu consists mostly of gourmet sandwiches, soups, and salads. They are open for breakfast and brunch, but their menu only shows their lunch and dinner menu.
They’re open Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 6:30 PM, Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and closed on Sundays. You can find them at:
2903 S. Walton Blvd
Bentonville, Arkansas
You can also call them at:
479-358-9955
Tavola Trattoria
If sandwiches aren’t your thing, why not try a little Italian place in Downtown Bentonville? Tavola Trattoria fuses Italian with Mediterranean cuisine. They serve much of what you’d expect from an Italian gourmet restaurant in a cozy atmosphere. And on particularly nice days, you can sit outside in their sidewalk dining area.
They offer several options to experience their food, including online ordering. And if you’re in town for an event, they offer catering. They open at 11 AM, Monday through Saturday, and at 10 AM for Sunday brunch.
You can find them at:
108 SE A Street
Bentonville, Arkansas
You can also call them at:
479-715-4738
Their email is:
The Witching Hour
Themed restaurants are trending lately, and The Witching Hour is no exception. They have a gothic-horror-themed food truck at the corner of SW A Street and 8th Street in Bentonville. Their menu includes several cute descriptions for burgers, sides, desserts, and Mac and Cheese.
They were featured in several local newspapers and the New York Times as being one of the best food trucks in Northwest Arkansas.
Their hours are 11 AM to 2 PM and 5 PM to 9 PM daily, depending on the weather. You can contact them at:
479-802-2874
Conclusion
The Meld Kitchen and Sandwich Bar is one of the best sandwich shops in Northwest Arkansas, complete with their healthy fare, delicious coffee, and relaxed, casual atmosphere. If you’re ever in Bentonville, be sure to make this one of your stops. You’re sure to thank me later. And if you want a tour of the area, be sure to let me know!