Louise at Thaden Field is a modern all-day cafe serving elevated diner-style breakfast, brunch, lunch, and weekend dinner in the heart of Bentonville's aviation community. Named after pioneering aviator and Bentonville native Louise Thaden (1905-1979), our restaurant honors her legacy of innovation, courage, and community spirit.
Located in the Thaden Fieldhouse at Bentonville Municipal Airport, Louise offers a dining experience unlike any other in Northwest Arkansas. With both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the runway, guests enjoy spectacular views of private planes taking off and landing over Lake Bentonville while savoring comfort classics with a modern twist--from our famous $100 Burger and Hippie Hash to Fresh Salmon Salad and seasonal specials.
Whether you're a pilot flying in for a meal, a family looking for weekend brunch, or someone seeking a unique dining destination, Louise bridges the thrill of aviation with the warmth of great food and hospitality. We're more than a restaurant--we're a community hub where arrivals meet appetites, and every guest is welcome at our table.
I love the vibe at this place, watching the planes while you eat is a 10/10 experience. I ordered the Cubano sandwich without pickles; it was good, but there was so much mustard that it overpowered all the other flavors. I also tried the 'James 'n the Chai-ant Peach' drink, but it was way too sweet for me. I had to add water to it three times and it was still very concentrated! If you don't consume much sugar, definitely ask for a lighter version. Still a great spot for the views and the atmosphere.
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amry emerson
Apr 13, 2026
5.0
jenny was our server and she was so nice it was my girlfriends birthday and while they didn’t have any desert for her she was still so sweet and made us feel so special!!!!!
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Susan Jack
Apr 2, 2026
4.0
We ordered beers. Sat outside and watched planes land and take off. We struggled to get the attention of the wait staff because they were behind the bar and yet very interested in flirting with each other. Maybe management should talk to the wait staff. It doesn't look good.
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Grace Morris
Mar 21, 2026
3.0
We had a large group- 6 kids, 5 adults, we were told it would be 45 min and it ended up being an hour and 15 min. While I can see the appeal, I would save the money and pack a lunch from somewhere else, sit at the park and watch the planes coming in and let kiddos play on the playground. Service was slow (we ordered food, we saw her when she dropped food + drinks and that was it)- the fastest moment we had was when the check was given to us and card was immediately swiped. Our drinks sat on the bar across from us and we debated grabbing them ourselves…ordered kid drinks and they never came, and wanted to do a second round of drinks but never had a server check on us until the bill came. We didn’t even attempt to split the bill as we weren’t sure how long that would take. Maybe it was the size of our group but I wouldn’t recommend for large groups with kids!
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