Natalie's is a cafe and catering restaurant done in a Louisiana theme and is located in the Cottage Shops in Batesville Arkansas. Such cute cottages really add to the homey, comfortable feel about the place. Natalie's is open primarily for lunch and for take home dinners. Â Hours are 11-6 M-Th and 11-3 F during the summer.
The menu features a variety of homemade soups and salads, sandwiches, hot open faced sandwiches, paninis,  and rotating plate specials like cheesy chicken spaghetti, pasta milano , poppy seed chicken, gumbo, étouffée and many others. She also has numerous homemade desserts that change daily. Natalie's also has an extensive catering menu for private functions. Â
Natalie is on site most everyday and really lights the place up with her warm, friendly, outgoing personality. You feel like you are eating with a friend whenever you go in. She is fast and free with samples of everything on the menu. She will NOT let you leave hungry. Nothing is fried...everything is fresh and so tasty.
Natalie's is a warm, cozy good ole Southern/American cafe that is the perfect alternative to fried/fast food.
Natalie's is also co-located with Charles' Lil Shop of Coffee...a fine gourmet coffee and pastry shop.