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American restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas
What should I order at The Purple Cow Restaurant (Chenal Parkway)?
What to order
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Purple Vanilla Milkshake
This was mentioned multiple times as a standout item; reviewers called it delicious, thick, and fun, with the vanilla flavor coming through clearly.
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Burger
Burgers were repeatedly praised as juicy, hot, massive, delicious, and among the best diners-style burgers reviewers had had.
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Purple Shake
Several reviews specifically recommended leaving with a purple shake, describing it as delicious and a signature item worth trying.
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Chocolate Milkshake
One reviewer highly recommended the chocolate milkshake, calling it simple but fantastic.
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Purple Cow With Oreos
This dessert was specifically mentioned as loved, indicating it was a memorable sweet option.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 9 PM |
About The Purple Cow Restaurant (Chenal Parkway)
Casual, retro-style diner dishing burgers, shakes & onion rings in a kid-friendly space.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is The Purple Cow Restaurant (Chenal Parkway) known for?
It is best known for its shakes, especially the purple milkshake and purple vanilla shake, which reviewers call thick, delicious, and fun to order. The burgers are also a standout, including the steak knife burger, double cheeseburger, and steakhouse bacon ranch cheeseburger.
What dishes are most recommended at The Purple Cow Restaurant (Chenal Parkway)?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the purple milkshake, purple vanilla ice cream, double cheeseburger, steak knife burger, and turkey burger. Other frequently praised items include the BLT, club sandwich, Santa Fe salad, fried pickles, and hot chocolate lava cake.
Is The Purple Cow Restaurant (Chenal Parkway) good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers describe it as reasonably priced and a good inexpensive local lunch spot. The menu is centered on diner food like burgers, sandwiches, salads, and shakes, so the value is often tied to large portions like the huge 1/2 lb steak knife burger and the generous shake served with the metal mixing container.
What should you know before ordering a shake or dessert here?
The dessert menu may not always be handed out automatically, so it is worth asking for it when you sit down. Reviewers specifically mention the purple milkshake, purple vanilla shake, chocolate milkshake, and purple vanilla ice cream as favorites, with the shake often served in a glass plus the metal mixing container so you get the extra shake too.
