War Eagle Mill

It really is a trip back in time.
I could wander around this little building all day. They have a restaurant and a gift shop but it’s just the ambiance that gets to you.

On this particular visit, my sister (who has been to this mill many times) and I were
on our way to Eureka Springs on a Sunday afternoon in August, when she suggested this special detour/​stop. Boy am I glad we did!
To our advantage, they are open every single day of the week.
The area is so picturesque and quite an exciting drive too. Coming down the hill,
spotting the bright red building through the trees with the attached waterwheel
nestled by the river, simply charming. I hadn’t ever seen a single lane wooden
bridge before yet alone drive over one. What a thrill!
The inside is certainly unique, with a general store to purchase goods, the mill in action, displayed antiques, a sign in book with the story of the mill, a second floor with general merchandise for purchase and a restaurant on the top floor. (No elevator)
Needless to say, I was enchanted from start to finish and look forward to my return, next time for the Arts and Crafts Fair.

A great place to visit. Every time I am in the area we stop by. Awesome breakfast buffet on the weekend. Best biscuits I have had in a long time.

Amazing place to go and see!!! Beautiful in the fall. Great little place to get organic grains for all your baking needs.

AMAZING beans and cornbread! We truly enjoyed the food, service, and gift shop!!! A must if you’re driving thru. Cobblers are to die for ! Great atmosphere and a huge gluten free assortment.

Craft fair and war eagle store both get 5 + stars but the actual restaurant was not my cup of tea.

I love this place i have ate here alot esp growing up and going to the craft fairs here is always fun alot nice views and history here so happy we have a place like this

If you ever find yourself in this neck of the woods looking for a breakfast spot, git yourself to the War Eagle Mill. Mind you, this is a very humble place — the restaurant is on the third floor and the bathrooms are across the parking lot. There are but a few tables. Counter service. And a very limited menu. But, truthfully, all they need on the menu are the biscuits and the pancakes. They are the best.
And the drive there, depending on the time of year can be quite beautiful. Biscuits are 5 star. Interior décor 3 star — kind of homey. If you make the effort you’ll enjoy the spot.

Have been going to this mill for decades — have seen it during ups and downs over the years. Now, is clearly a down time — I could tell in May that something was up — high turnover — now it is pretty grim. It’s still a beautiful location and drive
In the run up to the holidays — there was no decoration — no specials. Several shelves empty. Several product suppliers seemed gone. No grinding was taking place — the mill wheel was just in freewheeling mode and I could not see that they were using the waterwheel to actually produce anything anymore.
The saddest thing was the grim, cold and joyless atmosphere — A woman — Apparently a manager, spent her time — glaring at customers and workers like they were all pickpockets she was trying to catch.
I got what little I needed and got out. It’s really fallen on hard times there in the past 7 months or so.

Want charm, history, down home food and a waitress that calls you «hun»…you are in business.
The charming old mill is beautiful, including the drive down to the barn. the top floor is the restaurant, the second floor is a gift shop and the first floor offers grains, bread mixes, local jellies and more. I got caught up in the matrix of all things homemade and picked up quite a few goodies.
Walk over to the bridge outside for a photo-​op.

Didn’t have a chance to dine there (we arrived too late), but the gift shop, nearby stream, beautiful bridge were all worth seeing. Heard the food was good. If you are a fan of jams and jellies, you’ll love this gift shop.