3/11/25 My friend and I visited Keeneland to explore their seasonal job fair and decided to stop here for lunch afterward. It was my first time, though I'd heard great things, so we tried the lunch special: roasted chicken with wild rice, steamed vegetables, and a bread roll. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous--I even had enough to take home and share with my husband. For dessert, I had the bread pudding, which my friend swore was the best around, and she was absolutely right! While the setting is more cafeteria-style, the food is outstanding--hearty, flavorful, and reasonably priced. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by for some wholesome Southern cooking! read more

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Keeneland Track Kitchen was a real treat. Tucked a bit off the beaten path, it's the kind of place you might never find unless you're local--or someone points you in the right direction. The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious, with a cafeteria-style setup that keeps the focus on the food. The country-style, farm-to-table breakfast was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. Prices were also very reasonable, especially for the quality and portion sizes. Don't go expecting fancy décor or upscale frills--go for a comforting, well-made meal in a relaxed setting. A standout feature is the collection of incredible trackside horse photographs covering nearly every wall, which gives the space plenty of Keeneland charm and character. read more

This is the best deal and the food was delicious! We stopped here to stretch our legs and check it out. It was off season so no races as it was December but the kitchen was open. We picked up some breakfast sandwiches. It was like stepping back in time, everything home made, relaxed vibe and delicious food. We will be back when we we come through this way! read more

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Went to Kentucky with my husband and in-laws for whiskey tours and Keeneland was the first stop he hit for breakfast. It's very unique, as there is a cafeteria on a horse track. Don't be fooled by the quick serve aesthetic. I absolutely loved the atmosphere, especially being able to watch race horses train, but even better- the food was amazing. This was the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had and a great welcome to my stay in Kentucky! read more

Keeneland Track Kitchen - Biscuits and gravy - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This is the Track Kitchen if you're a race fan this is where you may run into your favorite trainer. This is breakfast for the the workers right off the track The groomers, trainers, ect.. the barns are right out the doors. It's open to the public and the breakfast is cheap and good. It's kind of cafeteria style. Everyone was super friendly and the biscuits and gravy very good. Pancakes looked amazing. It was really cool, nothing fancy, but a must. Highly recommend just to say you ate here for one, for two it's good food. read more

Keeneland Track Kitchen - Inside - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Great spot for breakfast in Lexington. Reminds me of a school cafeteria but the food is great! Check online for their seasonal hours. Go to the front of the cafeteria style buffet line and order. You will get a ticket and pay at the cash register. There is a breakfast special with all the fixings. Or you can order a specialty item and they will make it in the back for you/yell your number when ready. Really enjoyed the French toast & the bacon, egg, & cheese burrito. Meals are roughly $5-$7 with so much food! read more

Keeneland Track Kitchen - Breakfast Special - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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What a cool place! It's a cafeteria with order your our food! Everything was definitely fresh and tasty!

Been coming here for past 20 years. Always great. Biscuits highly recommended. When you're there, check out the bulletin board. All kinds of interesting postings related to the thoroughbred industry. read more

What's not to love especially when your friends horse wins! Living in KY some of the best entertainment is horse racing. Hung out in the bluegrass room. Great service from Nate. Incredible view and delicious drinks! read more

Keeneland Track Kitchen - View from the Bluegrass Room - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Went to the Track Kitchen on Saturday morning while the heavens had opened up and it was raining cats n dogs. It was just the right place to be due to Keeneland's lush greenery. It's a basic cafeteria style outfit... don't expect too much. Ample space to sit.. very old furniture but stable enough to balance. Set menu. We ordered the following: - Egg n cheese sandwich on white: 3/5 - Pancakes (half stack = 2): 2.5/5 (they were too thick n dense which my friends seemed to enjoy but I did not, though I did like the crispy top) - Gravy n biscuits: 2.5/5 (pretty basic) - Bacon: 2/5 (my friend said it wasn't crispy enough) - Coffee: 1/5 - Cappuccino: 0.5/5 So the food was so-so... not bad.. it was "hearty" and "filling", which is what you'd expect from that sort of an establishment. But i must say it was economical! All of the above came under $15!! Would I go there again? Probably not. Would I take out-of-town folks there for an "experience"? Probably. read more

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While vacationing in Frankfort, my brother suggested we head over to Keeneland Track Kitchen. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I'm always game for new things so I was surprised to find an incredibly beautiful track and literally a track kitchen where the jockeys eat. I got the breakfast special for $6.50 that consisted of scrambled eggs, bacon, a delicious biscuit and gravy, fried potatoes and coffee. It was huge. And, $6.50!! We were amazed at all of the trailers and horses, but soon found out we had come at a very busy time: Keeneland's November Breeding Stock Sale, a prestigious auction of highly prized broodmares, prospects and royally-bred weanlings. Fancy company. What a cool experience and fantastic breakfast on the cheap. read more

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What an amazing little hidden spot. I'm hesitant to post because more people will find it lol. There was no waiting just a small cafe style place where stable workers head to breakfast or lunch. We had breakfast there the first time and I just had to make another day to breakfast there. Food is amazing! Everything taste fresh and tasty. And the price?!?! You just can't beat it!!! When in Kentucky; GO!! read more

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We visited the Keeneland Track Kitchen for breakfast this morning. We had the breakfast special for $6.50 which was a excellent price for the large portion of food that was served. The breakfast included eggs, three slices of bacon, biscuit with gravy and a large portion of fried potatoes. This was a excellent choice for breakfast that was delicious. read more

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If you're lucky enough to catch a day when fried chicken is the lunch special, get it. Any two pieces you want with two sides and a roll. I had hoped for mashed potatoes, but they were roasted, and the green beans had almonds. I took the order to go. For me, it's two meals. If you sign up on the Track Kitchen FB page, you can keep up with the daily specials. 104 read more

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We really had a great time! I had ordered the tickets the minute that they went on sale. The people were so nice and showed us directly to our seats. I just love Keeland and it had been so long since I had been there and it brought back so many great memories. There were 11 of us and we all got to sit together and talk and enjoy our time there. read more

Gf - it was really good. Tastes like a classic cheeseburger. Fries were good and salty. The lady working was nice, food was solid and fair price $20 or so for 2 burgers and fries read more

It's a track kitchen so not intended to be haute cuisine, but according to one of the workout jockeys that we met this is the 2nd Best Track Kitchen in the country! Cafeteria style ordering and the typical breakfast foods were good. Scrambled eggs appeared to be from a mix so I'll order fried eggs next time and accept the wait in line that will follow. The staff were all pleasant and friendly. If you're a Thoroughbred Racing fan it is a fun way to mingle with jockeys, owners, stable hands, and locals before or after watching the horses' morning workouts. read more

Keeneland Track Kitchen - Keeneland Track Kitchen - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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It appears like any cafeteria, however the food quality is right up there with the nicest private dining rooms of keeneland during racing season, because it's the same chef and staff. That being said, the prices are below what you would pay at waffle house. We ordered a breakfast special with traditional country ham, 2 eggs over easy, biscuits and gravy, and fried potatoes for $10. A massive breakfast burrito with eggs cheese peppers and onions with bacon or sausage which would cost $13-$15 at any other restaurant in town costs $4.50 at the Track Kitchen. They have floor to ceiling windows so you can see some trees on one side or the barns on the other side. It's truly a hidden gem. read more

Keeneland Track Kitchen - Breakfast special with country ham - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Although it may seem like a modest cafeteria-style place to get some breakfast, the Keeneland Track Kitchen is something all Lexingtonians should experience at least once! Grab a tray when you walk in and then place your order- KTC has basically anything/everything you could want for breakfast; including pancakes, eggs, home fries, grits, cold cereal, fruit, bacon, sausage, waffles, biscuits, toast...the list goes on. The breakfast special includes scrambled eggs, toast/biscuit, bacon/sausage, and home fries and grits for $5. The Keeneland Track Kitchen is a great place to take out of town friends & family who want to experience the more equestrian parts of Lexington. read more

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Never got there, only for the privilaged, got out bidded for a seat in their lottery system, I'm disabled, cant stand but a few minutes. Went there 60 years ago with my father, at 74 wanted to have a special, last experience while before I can travel. Sad. read more

It's just breakfast. The old fashioned way. Eggs, potatoes or grits, bacon or sausage, biscuit with gravy. Add a small coffee and you get 1000+ calories of home style goodness for $8. read more

The food, employees and ambiance of this backstretch gem is a treasure unique to Lexington. It is a cafeteria with very reasonable prices to go with it. A great place to take visitors who can handle a tray full of biscuits, bacon and eggs! read more

This is a very casual place to eat but food is good and it's fascinating to eat here as owners and lots of horse people eat here.

The kitchen is somewhat of a tradition for me and convenient when you're on the backside. It's stunningly located next to horse barns and gorgeous views of Kentucky horse country. The track kitchen is where the backside workers, trainers and other horsey people grab a bite and you may also place bets there. The food is good, basically a steam table with basic staples such as Mac n cheese, sandwiches, hot food that varies. Old schoolers like me are sad they no longer offer the famous corned beef which is a loss for sure but you can still find it in the grandstand. The hours here used to be longer, so you need to check before you go. It's typically open earlier in the morning during the meet. This is also a good place to pop into if you need the restroom! A lot of folks meet in this area in the parking lot after the races to chat or have a drink l from your cooler in the car. Check it out to hang with the horsey insiders. Cheap and unique. read more

The Keeneland Track Kitchen is a fun way to start your day when you head to Keeneland for thoroughbred horse racing. It is nestled toward the back past the barns so it is a good distance from the entrance but it is so worth the walk. You will see many interesting sights as you walk through the barns toward the Track Kitchen. When you arrive there may be one or two dining rooms open depending upon the time of day and the number if stakes races on the card. The Track Kitchen is super organized and handles a major crowd effortlessly. The style is truly Southern comfort food. The portions are large. The prices are reasonable. Breakfast choices are my favorite but lunch items are also delicious. It is the perfect place to escape away! read more

Keeneland Track Kitchen - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This is one of the best kept secrets in Lexington. Great breakfast, friendly staff and beautiful surroundings to experience the "backside" of the horse racetrack scene. read more

I always eat here on my way into the track. You want to feel like you are a part of the behind the scenes of a racetrack? Visit this place. Good selection of hot food or sandwiches. Good prices, plenty of seating. Great desserts, betting windows, restrooms...Note: cafeteria style service. This is not for the derby hat, seer sucker suit crowd. Also a great place to park and walk through the barn area on the way to the track. read more

Keeneland Track Kitchen - Cool pics of past greats - American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Fast & delicious! Generous quantity, too. Took visa. Nice lady @ front window directed me deep into the bowel of Keeneland. THEN told me, after bfst, feel free to enjoy a nice walk at the track(& gave me an easy to read map of Keeneland) read more

Never mind the purely functional environment of the room and the solid yet unmemorable food, it was the people watching that made the Track Kitchen a stellar place to eat breakfast. The dining room was filled with all sorts of interesting looking people, from stately gentlemen in official looking green blazers to stable hands who left clumps of dirt from their boots on the floor. About three-quarters of the customers were intently studying the day's racing form, more interested in odds and previous times than the fact that their breakfast was getting cold. Trainers, owners, exercise jockeys, track officials, security personnel, and gambling addicts were all gathered under one roof. It seemed everyone associated with Keeneland was there except the horses. I'm sure I could have picked up some "hot tips" but we weren't staying for the afternoon races. I ordered oatmeal, the first time that had happened during my Breakfast Tour of the 48 continental states. I figured this was a good place to have oatmeal since we were surrounded by hundreds of horses and what do they eat? Subsequent research revealed that horses no longer eat straight oats like at one time when they were the staple of any horse's diet. Evidently, today's horse eats a much more balanced diet that may contain some oats. To balance my diet I also ordered an egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich. The oatmeal came with a small plastic container of raisins, and a similar container of brown sugar. I poured the contents of the containers into the oatmeal and went at it as my sandwich had not yet arrived. The oatmeal didn't bowl me over. It was too watery for my tastes and in fact, didn't taste too different than the instant variety. The egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich on the other hand, was excellent. The egg was especially outstanding. Perfectly grilled, (in butter or bacon grease perhaps?), it tasted fresh and delectable. No nags working here. After you grabbed your tray and moved a few feet down the line, you ended up facing a couple of women with big smiles on their faces. They sincerely looked happy to see you. How could anyone look this cheerful at this hour of the morning? You placed your order with one of them and they pleasantly explained where to get your coffee and that someone would bring you your breakfast sandwich. The cashier was no less amicable. I had purchased a container of juice which I had planned on taking with me and drinking later in the day. About 15 minutes after I left the Track Kitchen, I remembered that I had left the juice on the table. I went back, but the table had been cleared. "No problem" said the cashier when I explained my situation, "just grab another one from the refrigerator". Nice. More commentary with photos at usabreakfast.blogspot.com. read more

HONEST breakfast!!! no arugula here! fantastic grits. eggs over easy done perfectly. super biscuits and gravy. not stingy with the bacon. all for five bucks! ok, the coffee could be stronger. atmosphere cannot be matched. read more

You don't go to the track kitchen just for the food, you go for the entire experience. There are few places in town where you can get an entire throw-down home cooked breakfast for this cheap all while eating breakfast next to jockeys, owners, and Keeneland staff. Go early in the morning and watch the horses workout on the track and then walk over for breakfast. Bacon, eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, and bacon. In my opinion breakfast at the track kitchen is one of the top ten food experiences in Lexington. read more

This was a pleasant surprise for us!! We took our kids and parents here for breakfast on Saturday after reading the yelp reviews. It was really good! Atmosphere was great bc your in the heart of keeneland, the jockeys come eat before the races and the customer service was very good! It is also inexpensive! Lunch was served right after breakfast at 11 and it looked good too! Biscuits and gravy were my favorite read more

If you are taking a tour of Keeneland be sure to stop in for lunch at the track kitchen! As a horse lover it's fun to see the stable staff come in and grab lunch as they talk shop. read more

One of my favorite parts of coming home is visiting here. Driving to Keeneland early, I think that the view of the sun coming up over horse farms is truly beautiful. Everywhere on the walls of the kitchen and surrounding areas is pictures of horses, testament to the rich history of the place. The Southern-style breakfast is excellent and really well priced. And it's kind of cool to eat with the jockies. Afterwards, you can head to the track and watch the horses work out. We happened to run into trainer Steve Asmussen when we were there. read more

expected so much better. I looked at the food, decided not to order, got a cup of mediocre weak coffee, overpriced at that, and left.

We took two small children and everyone was happy! The pancakes were huge along with the scrambled eggs special. We plan on going back soon. read more

Took my mom here during the fall meet. Cafeteria style breakfast. It was fast fresh and we got the experience of dining with the jockeys and owners. The kids loved it as well. We came Super early right when they open. read more

It's a basic breakfast... but a very tasty basic breakfast. This isn't intended to be the fine dining because this is the back side of the track, the working a side of the track, and probably the best side of the track. The atmosphere and bustle you'll experience early in the morning during the spring or fall meet is what makes this place special, and you'll feel privileged to have been a part of it. read more

Breakfast with friends. Ala carte cafeteria style. Food doesn't have much flavor, but it's cheap, clean, and good hospitality. Not missing much if u don't stop by. read more

Nothing special. Just an old cafe. Only view is of an old water tower. Cafe is well away from track. Honest no reason to go here. Even McD's is a better choice. read more