Johnson Square was founded on a simple idea—thoughtful design makes for better living.

Connection. Craftsmanship. Community.

Picture this: restaurants and cafes that know you by name, next door to offices where people from the neighborhood actually go to work, not just commute past. Shops you walk by daily to see what’s new across from homes of every kind, for every stage of life. From a first apartment to a forever house, and everything in between—you’ll find it all here, at Johnson Square.

Go out for dinner tonight. Try the thing on the menu you’d normally skip. Say hi to the person sitting next to you—you’ll probably see them again.

Food and culture right around the corner


Pizzeria Ruby

Pizzeria Ruby keeps it classic: good dough, real ingredients, nothing overthought. Pair it with something red and call it a Tuesday. Good for weeknight dinners, big appetites, showing up exactly as you are.

Legendary Italian Restaurant

Some nights call for a cocktail list. Some call for a bartender who already knows your order. This place covers both. Slide into a booth or claim a spot on the patio and let the night decide itself. Good for first dates, last minute plans, a heavy dose of fresh air and sunshine.

Coffee Shop + Wine Bar + Restaurant

Hail Fellow Well Met

Ozark Mountain Bagel

A proper bagel takes patience — boiled, then baked, crust first. Ozark Mountain Bagel doesn't rush it, and neither should you. Pick one up on the way out the door, or claim a table and take your time with the paper and a second cup of coffee. Good for slow mornings, faster mornings, whatever kind you're having today.

The best bagels in NWA, respectfully.

La Media Luna
The kind of tacos you start craving before you've finished the last one.

Wright’s Barbeque
Smoked low and slow, with sides you could die for, but please try not to.

Coming Soon to Johnson Square Warehouse District
Sato Bento & A1A

Worth the Short Drive

This is the kind of neighborhood where the porches still face the sidewalk and everyone’s a regular at the local coffee joint. The buildings earn their spot on the block and every facade was designed to last.

Built with character. Built to last.

Shops, offices and homes share the same streets here. Go for a walk and discover somewhere new. Buy the thing you didn’t know you needed. Talk to the person who made it. At Johnson Square, connection isn’t an amenity its a lifestyle.

About the Developers


High Street Real Estate & Development

High Street is led by principals Ward Davis and Jason Keathley. The team takes a long-term, principal-oriented approach to development — pairing careful investment strategy with quality construction and enduring design. Guided by the philosophy of place-making, the team studies what makes communities work best and applies those lessons to create places where people genuinely want to live, work, and gather. From residential and commercial leasing to home sales and ground-up development, High Street is invested in turning Northwest Arkansas's rapid growth into lasting, livable value.

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Located in the heart of NWA