This is a true hole in the wall type of place - unique and quirky decor inside. The food was delicious, I had the schnitzel and my husband had the burger - both so good. My husband also noted the Coke mix was one of the best he's ever had. The owners have a sweet story that's written in the back of the menu, but we sadly learned that Harry passed away not too long ago. read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Harry and Claudia's story on the back on the menu. - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Enjoyed a delicious meal at the Blue Holler Cafe after checking in and setup at Nolin Lake State Campground. They have German dishes on the menu that are a definite must try on your visit. They do not serve adult beverages, but you can bring your own beer or wine to enjoy with your meal. Shoutout to our server Cricket, she was fantastic, friendly, helpful and pleasant. read more

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Had really hoped for breakfast, but was a little too late for it. But the kitchen was kind enough to add an egg to my bologna sandwich, which was a happy medium for me. So service was great. Kraut was good too. It's a cute place with a nice backstory. The locals are lucky to have this place. read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Side of kraut - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

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Nice hidden gem. Quirky decor Enjoyed the schnitzel. Great crunch on the crust. Would've enjoyed the kraut more if it was less sweet. Overall I think everyone would enjoy the trip. Beautiful scenic drive to the cafe. read more

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If you are in the area, do not miss the chance to stop at this gem! We had the schnitzel and it was so flavorful. I did not expect to find German food out here. Our waitress was really nice and answered all questions about the menu. You could tell chef Claudia took pride in her food. Indoor & outdoor seating. Definitely worth stopping by. We are so glad to have found this restaurant. read more

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Nice hidden gem. Love German food so had to stop. The 24oz pretzel is massive, fun for the kids. All the food we had was flavorful, the home kraut was by far the best. I could have eaten a gallon of it. Thank you read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Highly recommend. 12$ as of 6/2024 - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

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Fun little eatery we stopped at on our way from Mammoth Cave,Ky. Nothing fancy but some interesting choices. A very local place but seems to get traffic from others traveling from the cave. Breakfast served until 11 on Sunday. Choices for lunch included sandwiches, pastas, salads and chicken with sides, pies for dessert. Service no nonsense in this very casual restaurant. You will like that you stopped. read more

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Our guide at Mammouth Cave described the area as "middle of Kentucky in the middle of nowhere with a lot of caves." Accurate. Few choices around the Nolin Dam area where our rental was so we decided to check out BHC. My son-in-law ordered country fried steak while the rest of us order schnitzel dishes. To quote him after leaving, "it was a solid 4 out of 10." read more

Stumbled upon this place by luck and lack of restaurants in a semi remote area. Just a great old school family restaurant. Dinner was so good, we came back for breakfast the next day. Lovely friendly vibe and service. read more

Food is really good home cookin' Service very nice and quick...specials everyday. Very cozy and quaint. Best restaurant in area. read more

What a great little place! My husband and I stopped here after spending a few hours hiking at Mammoth Cave. We stayed in Glasgow to see a bluegrass concert at The Grove (highly recommend), so the Blue Holler Cafe was actually out of our way. We liked the reviews and love a good schnitzel, so we decided it was worth checking out. Boy, are we glad we did! Ms Claudia is more charming than the restaurant, and her food is delicious. The schnitzel was seasoned perfectly, tender, and crispy. We both enjoyed the German style potato salad and kraut (with caraway seed). We even started with a pretzel. I'm usually one to bring leftovers home from a restaurant, but everything was so yummy that I didn't leave a scrap of food behind. We will be sure to revisit if we're ever in the area again. read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Pretzel with butter, mustard, and brown mustard - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

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True to the home cooked meal feel. We enjoyed the bratwurst and potato salad (tangy). Worth a trip out if you want to try something different from hot dogs, burgers, and pizza. read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Bratwurst and pretzel - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Food was really good. Two people in our party had the Jager schnitzel and it was delicious. The side of sauerkraut was delicious also, the owner said she had made herself also. We also had a Reuben that was amazing and a cheeseburger, it was quite the mix of offerings. Their pecan pie and apple pie and some delicious cherry cobbler finished it off. Our waitress was attentive and adorable. Will definitely go back to this hidden gem. read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Blue Holler Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

So delighted to see that Blue Holler is on Yelp and getting great reviews. I couldn't get service when we were there to check-in. Per the name and hillbilly taco special on the table, I was leaning in that direction for my order, until I heard the chef's German accent. So glad I ordered schnitzel. And the German potato salad was super. Even though the side of green beans didn't appear to be made from fresh beans, the seasoning made up for it. My husband was delighted with his enormous serving of country fried steak and the boys like ALL of their food, too! Two thumbs up. If we're ever back in the area, we'll be back to Blue Holler. read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Giant serving of country fried steak with side of mashed potatoes - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

What a great find in the Mammoth Cave / Lake Nolin area! We stopped for dinner and liked it so much we went back for breakfast two days later. Hard to find authentic German food, especially outside the city. Go, you won't be sorry! read more

Grabbed lunch in the afternoon on their first day back open for the 2021 season. Was past their rush, so had time to chat with Harry after our meals were ready. Lasagna (w/side salad and garlic toast) was the special of the day and we also got the jager (mushroom gravy topped) schnitzel with fries. Will have try the currywurst some time. Will remember next time to grab a pretzel, ask about the day's soup too. Different specials each day. Check their Facebook page for the schedule of the week. With warmer weather they've got back deck seating I forgot about - I think we're always here too early in the season to enjoy it. read more

Traditional hole-in-the-wall in appearance but don't let that stop you from trying this delicious and authentic German food. I wish I had ordered extra German potato salad. Lucky for me a local magazine article under the tables glass had the recipe!! The specials were packed with flavor. My husband had the sausage and sauerkraut and I ate the rouladen with house made spaetzle and it was served with red cabbage. read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Holler behind the restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

I really wanted this place to be good. That said we went Sat night for dinner and order 3 of the German options and someone else got veggies, the brats were so dry you couldn't Or didn't want to eat them My pork loin would have been better if it wasn't so over cooked I could hardly cut it The sweet tea was great Maybe because it's the end of the their season but the food should still be good read more

This place is awesome! I had an 8 oz burger with fries and it was one of the best I've ever had! Service was decently fast, but I think if there wasn't a huge group ahead of me it would have been a lot faster. I also ended up caving in on an apple pie, which was definitely worth it for the price. This place feels like it could be someone's kitchen/dinner table, so it made you feel at home. read more

Great food and service!!! We love Claudia and her team. Breakfast is great and dinner too!

Such a cute spot! Very clean. I had German Goulash, the meat was super tender and the gravy was very flavorful. Fantastic meal! My kids had burgers which they liked. We also shared a wonderful warm pretzel. The owner is so nice with a sweet story. This was the best restaurant we could find in Southwest KY. read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Dinner specials - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Service was fast and friendly. Food came out hot. Fish dinner (light cornbread breading on fish) and German potato salad were delicious.

Blue Holler Cafe is a small hidden gem out in the middle of nowhere! Authentic German food and great breakfast options! If you are visiting Mammoth Cave or Nolin Lake you should stop by for a bite! read more

We got a takeout breakfast. They have a nice looking covered patio but that day they were under staffed. Throughly enjoyed the veggie omelette, side of crispy bacon, and two pancakes. If you're in the area don't miss this unique place. read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Short stack pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

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If you are looking for a restaurant that offers a taste of a different culture, then Blue Holler is it. This small cafe is bringing a slice of Deutschland to Kentucky, but don't worry, they also have American-based dishes avaialble. The restaurant is just a short drive from Mammoth Cave NP and has a very beautiful view of the park on its outside balcony. However, it's not currently open to dining outside due to staff shortages. Our server was very welcoming. The decor is also a hodgepodge of German and American trinkets. We ordered the Shrimp Basket, Chicken Fried Steak, Jager Schnitzel, and Zigeuner Schnitzel. The portions were perfect and we even took some home to enjoy on another day of our trip. A small note to out-of-town visitors is that this county is a dry county meaning alcohol sales are prohibited. If you're in the area and hungry, this cafe will fill your stomach happy. read more

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I'm so happy we stumbled into this place after our Mammoth Cave NP hike was cut short by a rain storm. They have a great covered back patio with a view over the NP hills. The food was delicious and really as German as you can find it in the US (speaking from experience as a German citizen). My American husband claimed it was the best Sauerkraut he has ever had (wth - don't tell my grandma). The couple owning the place is welcoming and up for a chat. The service was very good and quick too. Everything, including the bathrooms, was very clean. read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Bratwurst with home fries and Sauerkraut - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

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Wonderful owners and always so friendly. The food is amazing. Love the chicken noodle soup. Lots of options on the menu. Highly recommended. We go often and will keep going. read more

Has to be the cutest little restaurant a basic mom and pop place they make you feel like you are eating in their home...had breakfast and it hit the spot the lunch and dinner menu looked interesting read more

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Drove 40 minutes to this hidden gem and it was totally worth the hike from cave city. At first we were a little skeptical but then we were greeted by a very friendly waitress. My partner had the pork loin and I had the zesty Italian soup. Both were very delicious! If we weren't going back home to Illinois that day, we would have definitely came back for more! (Would have definitely bought a gallon of that soup if I could as well) read more

We attended the Redneck Rave (if you know, you know) and we found this gem for breakfast! They had an all you can eat breakfast buffet and the food was AMAZING! The gravy was some of the best I've ever had. The service was very friendly & attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and the place was clean! Will definitely be back when in the neighborhood. Thanks to staff for a great experience! read more

Quaint restaurant with outstanding German food! Claudia's bratwurst may be the best I've ever had. My wife had the rouladan and spaetzle was wonderful... no trip to the area would be complete without a stop! read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Great German style food. The owner and staff are always friendly. As it's a seasonal restaurant, it's totally worth the wait until summer when they re-open. read more

I must admit, as we pulled up and read the name Blue Holler, I thought that it was going to be a place where you'd find an Aunt Bea. Even from the outside it kinda looks like something that you would find in Mayberry. When we sat down and was greeted by the German owner, I was pleasantly surprised. I absolutely fell in love with this place. There was a table of locals, and a table of chatty tourists. The tourists raved about every time that they come there, everything is perfect. The owner told us that he built the place himself, continuously keeps it clean and maintains a 100% from the health inspector. He urged us to step out on the back deck area and watch the fog rise top over the gorgeous mountains. It was breathtaking. The back deck is also a patio dining area, but nobody was eating out there because it was early, breakfast time. I started out with a tea, a perfectly brewed tea, I must add. Then I ordered Claudia's Favorite. Everything came out fast, hot and perfectly cooked. On Saturday and Sundays they have a breakfast buffet. I must say that if everything on the buffet is as good as my meal, I would have to wear stretchy pants... so it's probably a good thing that I stick with Claudia's Favorite. I looked at the lunch/dinner menu and it looks great. The options are about half German and half American. I can't comment on that menu, because I was only there for breakfast. If you're in the area, this place is a must stop. read more

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Some of the best food in KY. If you go there get the Loaded Baked Potato. You will not be disappointed

Always a good place to go after a long day at the lake. Owners are from Germany, so great home cooked food with a European twist. read more

We stopped in on our way to Nolin Lake, and had a great experience. We ordered, a BLT, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and two burgers. The BLT was the best ever had, the spicy chicken sandwich was the perfect spice level, and the burger pleased the pickiest eater in the world! We all agreed the fries were "bussin bussin" aka amazing!! Would definitely recommend stopping in and supporting this mom and pop shop! Alissa was a great waitress and the entire environment was one of a kind--we especially felt welcomed by the mannequins and the fisherman decor! read more

Blue Holler Cafe - the perfect spice level spicy chicken sandwich! - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Great views from the patio! Great service! Great food! It was a nice surprise as we were traveling around Mammoth Cave NP.

The food and service is outstanding! We went there for the first time on Saturday, June 8th to celebrate my mother's 79th birthday. My mother was born and raised in Germany and I grew up eating the best German food around. To say we are picky about German food would be an understatement. Everything we ordered at Blue Holler was cooked to perfection. They even have a good selection of American items on the menu for those who aren't familiar with German food. We can't wait to go back! Highly recommend! read more

Blue Holler Cafe - Spätzle & gravy, Wiener schnitzel, pinto beans, red cabbage, & rouladen. - Cafes Near Me - Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

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Clean and funky cafe with excellent down home food plus German selections! Chicken-fried steak was best I've had. Cheerful waitress made it all the better. read more

Good food. A pleasant place to eat. Serves German food. They also have gyros and regular food.