LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A lot of preparation led up to the historic moment of the total solar eclipse in Arkansas.
However, as our state braced for all those visitors some businesses didn't see quite the influx that many people expected.
Morningside Bagels in Maumelle isn't usually open on Mondays, but the owner Robyn Edwards expected more people to come because of the eclipse.
"Usually Friday, Saturday, and Sundays are normally busy days anyway, but we pretty much saw the normal [amount] we would have on that day," said Edwards.
For weeks, she kept an eye on how to prepare. She even made a themed egg-clipse bagel and made more dough. She also brought in more staff to hopefully help keep up with the demand.
While the big event wasn't what she thought it would be, it wasn't a total loss.
"It's uplifting to know that people will get out to support you and we've seen that," Edwards described.
Over in Little Rock— Certified Pies saw the same.
"We are usually a little bit busier honestly on Fridays and Saturdays, but it was a steady crowd. Sunday we were completely dead," said Certified Pies. owner Kreg Stewart.
That's something he wasn't expecting.
"I've been stressing all week honestly. Just trying to make sure I had everything [and] enough stuff to prepare for the people that were coming," said Stewart.
He hopes the eclipse will have people ready to celebrate and more importantly... eat.
Certified Pies isn't normally open on Monday, but made an exception to remain open until 8:00 p.m. on the night of the eclipse.