Sandwiches
UPDATE! BREAD CO. BOULEVARD 1417 (501) Grant Main St., 375-5100; Little St., Little Rock, 1920 Rock, (501) N. 663-5951; for Medical University Sciences of Arkansas College W. Markham of Public St., Health, Little Rock, 4301 (501) Market 526-6661; Hall, River Ottenheimer Market, 400 President Rock, (501) Clinton 374-1232 Ave., Little Freshly generous baked use of breads fresh and herbs the help sandwiches make the a couple panini and of cuts other above soups the ordinary, and salads, also plus firstrate a Heights. new breakfast menu in the Heights: Sat., dinner Breakfast, Mon-Sat. lunch, Beer, Sun.wine. breakfast, Downtown lunch only locations: Sun-Sat. UAMS lunch only location: Mon-Fri, breakfast, no alcohol. Bargain-moderate.
DELICIOUS TEMPTATIONS 11220 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, (501) 2256893 The extensive menu at this clean, bright, family-friendly bistro features a variety of breakfast items, including several Benedicts, served into midafternoon alongside stylish sandwiches. Breakfast, lunch daily. No alcohol. Reservations weekdays. Bargain. UPDATE! JIMMY’S SERIOUS SANDWICHES 5116 W. Markham St., Little Rock, (501) 666-3354 Sandwich savant Jimmy Weisman takes seriously indeed his crusted creations, including the national-award-winning The Garden: fresh spinach spread, mushrooms, sunflower seeds and three kinds of cheese melted on pumpernickel. Now open for dinner, 4-8 p.m. Lunch, dinner Mon-Sat. No alcohol. Bargain. OLD MILL BREAD AND FLOUR CO. 12111 W. Markham St., Little Rock, (501) 228-4677 Old Mill is a firmly established stop for the roving band of Ladies Who Lunch — thanks to a sunny interior and the scrumptious breads baked for its small but superior sandwich selection. Breakfast, lunch Mon-Sat. No alcohol. Bargain.
PANERA BREAD Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 227-0222; 2812 Lakewood Village Drive, North Little Rock, (501) 771-0168; 10701 Kanis Road, Little Rock, (501) 954-7773; 1050 Ellis Ave. Conway, (501) 764-1623 This popular chain offers fine specialty soups, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, eye-catching baked goods and friendly service. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily. Bargain.
UPDATE! PURPLE COW 8026 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 221-3555; 11602 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501) 224-4433 Best known for its burgers and ice cream (the return of Yarnell’s makes its purple shakes possible once again) and nostalgic soda-fountain feel, the family-friendly Purple Cow surprises with sophisticated salads, like the generous, zippy Santa Fe Salad, and gourmet sandwiches like the bitey balsamic-dressed Portabella Mushroom. Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun. Beer, wine, limited liquor. Bargain-moderate.