About Cafe Louise
Louise is a modern cafe in Thaden Fieldhouse that serves breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Louise has both indoor and outdoor seating facing the runway, providing incredible views of planes taking off and landing as you enjoy a great meal and dining experience.
About Louise Thaden
A Legend of Aviation.
A Pioneer for Women.
We have named our restaurant in honor of Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden (1905-1979).
Born and raised in Bentonville, she was a proud Arkansan and one of the greatest aviators of her time. Her pioneering and innovative spirit will inspire all of our guests who dine with us.
Louise Thaden was a mother, aviatrix, record setter, barnstormer, Bentonville Native. Some of her astonishing accomplishments include:
Setting the Women's Altitude Record: 20,260 FT
Setting the Women's Endurance Record: 22 HRS, 3 MINS, 12 SECS
Setting the Women's Speed Record: 156 MPH
Setting East-to-West Record: 14 HRS, 54 MINS, 46 SECS
