Y’all know that there’s always room for dessert, right? And the Wooden Spoon Bakery makes some of the best desserts in Arkansas. This unassuming eatery has been serving sweet treats in Gentry for over 20 years. But the building that its housed in, has been around before the 1870s, where it was once a horse barn in Michigan.

Tucked away on Gentry Boulevard is the Wooden Spoon Bakery. And this award-winning eatery has the most delectable desserts in Northwest Arkansas.
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The building, which was once a horse barn in central Michigan, is brimming with charm and southern hospitality.
The beams are from the original structure that was transported to Arkansas. And with the help of an architect, the owners were able to preserve them in their original form.
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But don’t let the quaint interior fool you, the Wooden Spoon is one of Arkansas’ best kept hidden secrets.
Not only does it serve the best dessert in Northwest Arkansas, but its made from scratch food keeps the patrons coming back for more.
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You can enjoy monthly specials like honey fried chicken, smoked brisket, grilled ribeye, and more. This is comfort food at its best.
But what makes this eatery special is the wide variety of delectable desserts that it serves.
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And if you enjoy bread pudding, you’ll want to try a piece because it’s literally to die for.

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If bread pudding is not your thing, no worries, the Wooden Spoon has a wide variety of cakes that will suit your desires.
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All the cakes are made from scratch with 6 layers. And this strawberry cake will not disappoint, and neither will the key lime, the carrot, the German chocolate, or the toasted buttered pecan. Count me in, yum!
Though the cakes and bread pudding are delectable, it’s the pies that are the star of the show.
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And there are plenty of the award-winning pies to choose from. There’s the bumblebee, caramel pecan cream cheese, coconut cream, peanut butter, and more.
Best of all, if you can’t make up your mind on which yummy, sweet treat to choose, then order the dessert sampler and choose the 3 that you would like to eat.
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Regardless of what you choose, you’ll be glad that you saved room for dessert at the Wooden Spoon. Not only is this eatery in the old horse barn charming, but it’s also serving the most delectable desserts in Northwest Arkansas.
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Well, are you ready to try the best desserts in Arkansas from this once unassuming horse barn? Then head over to the Wooden Spoon in Gentry.

Currently, the eatery is only open on Monday to Friday, so be sure to check the website or Facebook page for updates. Also, if you would like to order whole cakes or pies, call ahead because some dessert selections require a 24-hour lead time.

And while in Gentry, hop over to Siloam Springs for this aquatic adventure park.

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