Welcome to Metro Little Rock: Hillcrest
More hip and laid-back compared to its cousin-neighborhood to the north, Hillcrest is always hosting people from all over the Metro. Hillcrest is full of beautiful turn-of-the-century homes and cottages. Not to mention, home prices are lower here than in The Heights. The charming Craftsman bungalows, American Foursquare houses and two-story Tudor-style homes sit cozily along oak-lined streets. Residents tend to purchase a home and stay here, plus rentals for UAMS residents are abundant due to the neighborhood’s proximity to the hospital.
Like The Heights, most of Hillcrest’s businesses are located along the main thoroughfare of Kavanaugh Boulevard, and patrons tend to be middle-to-upper class. If you’re looking to open a business catering to that demographic, Hillcrest is the place to be. Make a reservation at The Pantry Crest for delicious European cuisine, or grab a table at Kemuri, a locally-owned Japanese restaurant, for some of the best Asian-fusion entrees and appetizers. Check out the popular UAMS hangout hot spots, Mylo Coffee Co. and River City Coffee, for a caffeine pick-me-up. Right across the street is the famous Hill Station full-service restaurant & bar, perfect for Arkansas Razorback game days on their patio and Saturday brunches by their floor-to-ceiling windows.
Families and fitness seekers explore the beautiful Allsopp Park, which boasts softball and tennis courts, biking and hiking trails. Knoop Park, where you can often find runners and joggers with strollers, is also a popular place to watch the Main Street bridge’s Fourth of July fireworks.
From hip food trucks and recent college grads to fancy spas and salons, Hillcrest is eclectic and one of a kind.
Meet the Neighbors
Like the rest of the neighborhood, the social scene is casual and easy-going. Every October, local merchants host the fan-favorite Hillcrest Harvest, where small businesses and food trucks stay open all day to ring in the new season with family-friendly activities and events. Walk down Kavanaugh Boulevard and grab a candy apple, talk with local small business owners and enjoy the cooler weather with those you love, in the city you love.
Madalynn Davis
Box Turtle in Hillcrest
Mylo Coffee Co. (Sydney Bryant)
In the mornings and evenings, residents emerge to walk pets alongside wrought iron fences and overflowing azaleas. The historic district’s diverse shops and restaurants are bustling with customers. Places like Café Bossa Nova, Mylo Coffee Co., Kemuri and The Pantry Crest are incredible small business restaurants to eat at for delicious and diverse meals. At night, voices carry across the neighborhood from the patios of favored gathering spots like Ciao Baci with a constantly rotating menu.