Handshake

Fayetteville, AR · Restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Fayetteville
#71
of 373 restaurants
City Percentile
70%
rating percentile
Address
Handshake, 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone
(479) 856-7295
Website
handshakefayetteville.com
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sat

Handshake is a restaurant located in Fayetteville, AR. It is one of 373 restaurants listed in Fayetteville. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Fayetteville city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Handshake

Located in the expansion of the Fayetteville Public Library, HANDSHAKE is designed to be a community based restaurant serving fresh delicious creative food. !

Hours

Friday9 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Anna · Mar 2026

The staff here was so nice, the ambience was relaxing and quiet, and the natural light was beautiful. I got the banh mi and it wasn’t my favorite unfortunately, the bread and veggies were amazing but I think the cold cut meat lacked flavor. I think it would’ve been perfect if it was like marinated grilled chicken. The chocolate chip cookie however, was absolutely divine. I loved how it was a little crunchy and chewy. It was overall a little expensive though. My friend got the grilled cheese sandwich and soup and said it was just okay. This place has amazing potential though!

★★★★★ 5.0 Ayla June · Jan 2026

Wowza!! It was my first time trying this little cafe in the Fayetteville Public Library. I was excited to check it out and was NOT disappointed! It's an "order at the counter, served to the table" kinda place. The menu isn't very big. The staff were so friendly and helpful (I didn't know what chow chow was). There are a number of gluten-free and vegan options available. They have some merch, clothing, and small things to sell as well. The dining area is small and comfortable but it feels large with the tall ceilings and windows and tons of natural light coming in. It was quite a pleasant atmosphere. I ordered the Ozark Banh Mi sandwich and the Thai salad. The freshness and quality of the ingredients shocked me beyond my expectations. The first bite was absolutely fantastic (my mouth is wat

★★★★★ 5.0 Amanda Banks · Dec 2025

tl;dr - Go try this place and get whatever sounds good. Try to save room for dessert! We had a group of 8, and even with people in front of us in line our food came very quickly. Collectively we tried the chicken schnitzel, banh mi, Caesar salad, Cubano, potato salad, cinnamon roll, and chocolate chip cookies, and we had only positive feedback. Great portion sizes. I had the chicken schnitzel and it had such wonderful flavors. I think next time I'd ask for extra of all of the toppings, just because they were so good and in my mind it could only be better with more. I also had the brown butter chocolate chip cookie, and it was very good, but I couldn't help be envious of the amazing looking cinnamon roll that my coworker had. Next time!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mi2 · Dec 2025

Found inside the Fayetteville public library, this is a food paradise. If you are vegetarian or vegan - don't worry - they've got you with knock your socks off flavor and options. The atmosphere is bright, friendly, and comfortable. I highly recommend this wonderful new NWA gem.

★★★★★ 5.0 Alyssa Burleson · Feb 2026

This place is the definition of good vibes. Their chicken sandwich is the best in Fayetteville and I will be dreaming about the rosemary focaccia. 10/10 recommend!

Services

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