Cathead's Diner

Donnie Ferneau never fails to deliver. What a wonderful Sunday brunch Cathead's delivers. It starts with the friendly, welcoming staff. Then there is the fairly priced Fro-Mo or Mimosa (effectively $2.50) add-on to the buffet. And then the buffet. Oh my. Brisket, bacon, fried chicken, chicken tenders, grits, greens, pancakes, cooked to order eggs, peach cobbler, bread pudding, potatoes, salad, many different kinds of pies. Oh my. And that's just what I could fit on my plate! (JK!) All at a fair price. Great family spot too. Lots of kids. NFL on the TV. Did I mention the Bloody Mary's? Or the other great brunch cocktails? Donnie spoke with us - I recognized him but he had no clue who we were - and we got great insight into his vision for the Diner and the love for his family. Don't second guess....GO! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Seriously great food but even better customer service! The chef/owner is one of the nicest and most genuine people I’ve ever met!

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Best brunch and bbq (brisket and pulled pork) in Little Rock.....great friendly staff too.

Reviewed on Yelp

The food was amazing, but the customer service was even better! The owner/chef was the most kind, genuine person I’ve ever encountered on the restaurant scene. You must go! Can’t wait to try the brunch More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I love this place! Awesome food for lunch and brunch, awesome staff and awesome atmosphere. The best mimosas in town!!!

Reviewed on Facebook

easy casual vibe with a wide array of people enjoying amazing food. I can definitely recommend the tater tot hash and fried chicken and scrambled eggs with delicious spices. the service was wonderful--friendly. They even brought the dogs a bowl of water on the patio! More...

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Love that they have gluten free options. And GF fried chicken. There is even a gluten-free dessert option

Reviewed on Google Maps

Five stars

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Good Food

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I truly loved the food and environment! Best fried chicken I have ever tasted. It was so crunchy on the outside yet juicy and delightful on the inside. I especially loved the potatoes with all that flavor. The restaurant gave me all the feels and opened my taste buds with joy! Truly one of a kind dining experience. All the fun of a buffet yet not open to everyone to touch. Just the perfect amount of southern home cooking with the flare of fancy done absolutely perfect with that family touch. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Great place to have your Company Christmas Party, food was delicious and service was over the top.

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Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Reviewed on Facebook

If you are looking for a unique dining experience, this is the place for you!!! Their weekend Brunch is fantastic! EVERY SINGLE ITEM IS PHENOMENAL! !! If you have a Gluten allergy/Celiac....THIS IS YOUR SPOT! They have Gluten Free Chicken Tenders that are out of this world, you would never know they were Gluten Free!! You have to try Cathead’s. Donnie is an absolute genius chef!!! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Really good meat and 3 plate.

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First time great food and service.

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The food and service was awesome! Clean restaurant with very clean bathrooms!!

Reviewed on Facebook

great set up, great food, great atmosphere

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Outstanding lunch. So much delicious food!

Reviewed on Google Maps

Good food, friendly service

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A Sunday brunch that even your husband will enjoy. Includes all you can eat brisket and it is the best brisket around. Frozen mimosas (Fromo) are just the right touch to make it a fabulous brunch.

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Everything here was outstanding. Being from Texas, I'm usually a bit skeptical about getting brisket anywhere else but this place has some of the best brisket I've ever had. My friends and I also had the pleasure of meeting the owner. He and his staff were extremely warm and attentive. A must go to when in Little Rock! More...

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Good food and all you can eat, but a little pricey...

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Phenomenal service and even better food. If you’re only in town for 1 day, this is the spot to eat at.

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I attended with a birthday group. Service was good. They have brunch on Saturdays. The food is great with a lot of variety and you definitely get your money's worth.

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Absolutely LOVED it! This will become a regular spot for the wife an I!! Service is amazing, food is delicious, and owner chef is hands on with his customers! Autumn was our server and she was on top of keeping our drinks full, and suggesting items to try! It is well worth the wait and the bread pudding and cinnamon rolls remind me of my mom's!!! If you haven't tried this restaurant I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! If you visiting Little Rock I suggest this at a must visit!! More...

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I will definitely be back. Food was delicious and Donnie Owner/head chef was amazing. I would give 10 stars if allowed

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Fabulous brunch! Loved the cat head biscuits, gravy and grits! Plus, so much more with a variety of choices! Great food and service! It was my first time and it will definitely be on my list to go there again and again!!! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

One of the biggest surprises I’ve ever found for dining! Great place! Great brunch on a Saturday!

Reviewed on Facebook

The food is so good and ppl are so friendly here...very different place the whole set up is different...

Reviewed on Yelp

First Timer" luv luv the vibe...amazing staff n food...handpicked" ✨ you can tell . Met the owner ( very handsome guy .. super earthy ...give it a try NO disappointments .... I'm sure of IT....cause Babe " said so ✨✨✨✨✨ More...

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This was a fantastic stop on my way through Little Rock.   Highly recommend.  Casual cool atmosphere.  Perfectly smoked sausage with smoky bbq sauce.  This went perfectly with the best sautéed cabbage I've ever ate and delicious creamy mac-n-cheese.  Watch out for the jalapeño cornbread as it was spicyWish this was closer to home.  Definitely should not miss this. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

So delicious - brunch only on Sunday! Like that's a bad thing - everything was so delicious- oh we will be back next time we're in Little Rock!

Reviewed on Yelp

Food is always great , Donnie's the best!!!OUTSTANDING

Reviewed on Google Maps

Good place to eat. Food tastes good customer sservice is good people are very friendly and place is clean has a pretty good atmosphere to it

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Great food and people

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The best fried chicken I've ever had!! My husband and I were just passing through and stopped at this fantastic diner.. now we are planning our trips around Cathead's Diner.

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Great food and fun atmosphere. The turnip greens were the bomb!

Reviewed on Facebook

Wonderful industrial warehouse style atmosphere. Their Brisket was quite delicious. Went for the brunch and it was quite tasty. Cinnamon roll was really good. The coffee was actually really good ...a medium blend. The folks were chill and friendly. Highly recommend it you get chance. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

They are environmentally friendly & make most of their fare in house. Recommend the GF chicken tenders. Best breakfast by far. will be back

Reviewed on Facebook

Cathead's Diner was a wonderful sunny day experience. Food was great, staff was amazing and the owner was even better. We sat on the patio with our dog and enjoyed the beautiful weather while dining on the Saturday brunch foods. House made sauces are an awesome thing when done right and this place does do it right. I live in NW Alabama where white BBQ sauce originated and Cathead's is even better than mine! If we ever happen through Little Rock again, we will definitely make it during their hours of operation and stop in. We all left full and happy. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This is a great place for breakfast, lunch or weekend brunch. It’s down home comfort food done well and with good local ingredients when possible. Donnie Fernau and crew are friendly and welcoming as well! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Great food and atmosphere. Wait staff very attentive. A bit pricey.

Reviewed on Google Maps

Delicious and fun. You can even step on the old weight scales they have to get a pre and post dinner reading. 1 entree and 3 delicious sides. And don’t forget the cathead roll. Umm. 5 stars. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I love everything about this place. The amazing food, the stylish decor, the friendly staff. Every dish is executed perfectly. I can't recommend Cathead's Diner enough! Delicious. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I had been to Cathead's for breakfast once and it was fantastic.  Still, I was dying to try the brunch buffet and brought four friends along, none of whom had dined there previously.  From the excellent spicy Bloody Mary to kick things off to the crème brûlée doughnut, brunch was ludicrously awesome! Chef/owner Donnie Ferneau's brisket is scrumptious, as was everything else from the greens to the fried chicken, cheesy tater tots, cheese grits, bread pudding and literally everything else..  Donnie came by a couple of times to see how we liked it and was happy to talk about his process, both in terms of recipes and local sourcing. Superb brunch -- ten thumbs up!! More...

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