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    3.4 (62 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outside of the historic KFC
    Derek F.

    This is truly a historic restaurant from the outside to the inside. On a recent road trip my brother and I saw the sign for the historic museum and had to check it out. On the outside you see the signage of the first KFC and other indicators that this is the original KFC. inside there is a museum with videos and archived advertisement, apparel etc from KFC. You of course can grab KFC food items off their menu and dine in. There were many locals from the community we chatted with which was awesome. Overall a must if you are in the area.

    The suit
    Curtis R.

    Hello from Kentucky, stopping in a the historic KFC home of the Colonel! This cafe and museum was an unexpected stop but worth it to check a little history in this famous brand, see some of the original stories and artifacts. Also ordered a 12 pcs bucket, chicken was cooked perfectly, Juicy and tender with a wonderful coating of a great recipe. I don't eat fast food and can only wonder what artificial ingredients make up the special coating these days and wonder what the Colonel is thinking but this fella was special ultimately selling out his recipe to a crook but his memory and indelible mark was left for generations to come!

    Birthplace plaque
    Rebecca K.

    The food was good hot and ready. Very clean and fun place to look at everything from back when KFC was first established. We ate, looked around for a while and got back on the road.

    Kitchen
    Vee H.

    I took a trip to Kentucky and was able to dine at an original Kentucky fried chicken establishment. This town was the birth place of Kentucky Fried Chicken and they use the original recipe with 11 herbs and spices. It was a huge difference from the KFC we eat now and the changed/ dumbed down recipe ((hence the reason for the name change). Adjacent to this property, which is a Cafe, is a Museum and the house Harland Sanders grew up. All I have to say is you need to stop by if you ever in Kentucky and purchase a big bucket of this chicken and take a picture with the life-size statue of colonel Holland Sanders.

    Yeah, this is the original place... Where it all start
    Brian B.

    KFC done the way it's supposed to get done... This is the original! And everything about the place feels just right. Great food, my great service, great ambience. You're in Kentucky come here!

    Newly remodeled
    Susan H.

    Gotta give them five stars for being the original KFC! Newly remodeled in 2020-21. There's a museum full of Colonel Sanders paraphernalia and stories. It's cool to watch the tourists posing at the outside sign and also sitting beside the life sized colonel statue sitting on a bench indoors. The fried chicken here is light, perfectly seasoned with those mysterious spices, and not greasy. My favorite is always their fried chicken livers! Fluffy biscuits and plenty of tasty sides. The staff is friendly and helpful, and FAST! There's a lot of history behind this OG location. Come for the experience and decent food!

    David T.

    We came here for the experience. Someone told me eating kfc at the original location would taste better. We'll I was here to try. Preface my review, I don't eat fast food really nor do I eat kfc. I think someone gave me a few wings last year. Before that years and years ago. We ordered the 3 piece box with mash potatoes and Mac and cheese. My wife got a bacon and cheese sandwich. Still the same ehhh food. Nothing special. The museum was small cute nice to see once.

    The "original" KFC BIRTHPLACE!
    Gabriella G.

    This is a Kentucky Fried Chicken people. You know what you're getting... so the 5 star rating goes for the whole set-up of this place: it is AWESOME!! I truly enjoyed my stop at the "Sanders Cafe" the original place where the KFC secret recipe was concocted. They have interesting displays about the Colonel's first history and how he built up from broke with $110 to an empire of franchises- and finally selling them and eventually giving all the Canadian franchises up to charity. Quite the story. (I have not checked it but if true: a very wholesome story). We had the bucket of chicken, half original and half extra crispy: I knew I would prefer extra crispy: and I do! So: there's several areas, with different exhibits of the time, a huge parking lot so no worries there )I guess they get a ton of tourists) and there's some fun gifts for purchase! (I got a magnet!) It was worth a stopover as it is super close to I-75, just follow the Corbin exit and it's about 5 minutes from there, and you'll get to take your picture at this truly "all American" landmark! Enjoy!

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    Kristine J.

    It was cool just to say we've been here. The lemon cake wasn't very good. The fried chicken tasted a bit better than other locations. It was cooked to perfection. The Cole slaw was a little sweet and the potatoes and corn were as usual. The museum was cool. It was great to learn the history.

    Deborah M.

    I typically don't care for KFC. Our local store in Cedar Park, TX isn't exactly the most well run establishment. However, I do have memories from childhood of it being excellent. If the flagship store isn't good, none of it should be. So we stopped. The museum is getting a facelift and wasn't open yet, but they were serving customers. It might have been one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever tasted. Equally as delicious as CFA, just a different take. The customer service was fine. Polite. Fast. The food was good. The chicken was a huge filet that was tender, juicy, perfectly cooked. The fries were incredible too. If you're ever in Corbin, it's definitely worth a stop, even if it's just for a snack.

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    Matthew C.

    Ok. KFC is KFC, right? Wrong (ish)! This is THE KFC. Like, the original. The first. The flagship. We were driving past and laughed at the irony of passing a KFC while in Kentucky and then realized that it was actually THE KFC. Understandably, we turned around and made the obligatory stop. The building is being massively remodeled, but the drive thru is open. Cool experience. Same old KFC food. Nostalgia factor? A+ Food quality? Yeahhh you get it

    Chicken Bucket Meal - Delicious and Fresh
    MJ P.

    This IS absolutely the best Kentucky Fried Chicken we have ever eaten! The atmosphere is set with the Colonel Sanders Museum and tells the amazing story of how it all began. Dennis is a fabulous tour guide for the museum and the customer service was impeccable. The employees care about their customers and love what they do! Well Worth the Stop!!

    Frederick D.

    We saw the brown sign to the First KFC and needed from I75 and this was a little bit out of the way. Unfortunately the museum was closed and there was not much difference compared to any ordinary KFC other than the signage and the museum. Just another KFC. I was disappointed. I ordered 5 originals chicken pieces expecting something different but again this is just fast food. The neighborhood is a little ghetto. We had to tank up at the Marathon next door and where they were kind enough to let us use the restrooms. I would not bother diverting your journey for this.

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    Great place! Chicken is good, staff is nice. Great ambiance, even in the bathroom. Would recommend as a spot to visit, loved it.!

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    The Depot On Main - Small side salad $6 extra. Not included with the meal.

    The Depot On Main

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    Pretty good. Not like on the Malones level but probably the best thing in downtown corbin. I wish…read morethat was saying a lot. The steak was ok. I was a little annoyed that it was lunch and I was told that they only have mashed potatoes for dinner when my coworkers freaking meal CAME WITH mashed potatoes. But oh well. The server was a nice lady. Prior to going in I was sitting in the back lot waiting on my coworker and saw a guy pull up and go in the restaurants back door completely bare foot and then come out a few seconds later. So that was strange. Either way, if you have to eat downtown corbin, this is worth the visit.

    We made reservations for a table of 6 but upon arrival, the whole place was empty and reservations…read moredefinitely weren't necessary. It's pretty dark inside but the lighting fixtures they have are very unique! Wear a lighter layer under your coat/sweater cause it is pretty toasty in there. Our waitress took our order only to find out the prime rib that was advertised out front wasn't available - so she retook everyone's order about 5 minutes later and what I assume was the manager came out to apologize. He stated that he kept reminding the staff to flip the specials out front, assuming this is a reoccurring problem. Three out of six ordered the cowboy ribeye (another advertised special) and it was the same quality you'd get going to Waffle House, unfortunately. The fat wasn't rendered properly leading to rubbery texture and there wasn't a proper sear. 2/10 The other three of us picked the bowl of potato soup (6/10), Philly Cheese Sandwich (9/10), and Shrimp Scampi (7/10). The potato soup was pretty standard and could've used a little more seasoning. When I took my leftovers home, I added onion & garlic powder, kinders the blend, and salt & pepper and it was perfect! Shrimp Scampi tasted good but the noodles were well past Al dente. Not a big deal for the person who ordered it but something to note if you're a texture person. Overall, it was mediocre service (I think our server was new) and hit or miss food. It would be a great place to stop and grab some drinks at the bar, though.

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    We stopped into Sonny's BBQ in Corbin for a quick bite on our way home, and the moment we walked in…read morewe were greeted by the sweet, smoky aroma of slow‑caramelized meats. It set the stage perfectly for what was to come. Our host was quick and helpful, immediately bringing us big cups of water, which was a nice touch. I ordered the prime rib sandwich and was impressed by its tenderness, pairing it with crispy onion rings. Nicole and our little one shared the mixed platter, which came with two ribs, two pieces of chicken (choice of dark or light), and pulled pork, plus sides of beans and mac & cheese. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. Even Floyd and Casey got to enjoy some scraps, which they happily devoured. Dessert was a highlight: two cinnamon apple bread pudding cakes with whipped cream. Rich, sweet, and indulgent -- we left feeling full enough to skip dinner and ready for a nap. The only drawback was the grease factor. Toast was overly buttered, and overall the food leaned heavy, so be prepared to grab plenty of napkins. While the flavors were excellent, the richness sometimes felt a bit overwhelming. Sonny's BBQ delivers hearty portions, smoky flavor, and a welcoming atmosphere with attentive service. It's a great stop for comfort food on the road, though a touch less grease would make it perfect.

    The food service and ambiance never ceases to disappoint the staff do a great job to make sure…read moreeveryone n everything is just the way you want it even if you forget sometimes to tell them you wanted it different than it comes.

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    Applebee's Grill + Bar

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    We were traveling and decided we wanted some lunch that wasn't fast food. So I chose this place…read morefor us. The service was adequate and fast. I ordered the Chicken Fajitas Rollup but I didn't like it because it wasn't like a fajita at all to me and that was what I was expecting. It had too much rice in it for my taste. My granddaughter ordered the 8oz sirloin steak and ate most of it because she liked it and my sister ordered the Chips and Queso Dip. The dip was good.

    This is the best Applebees we've ever been to! They've substantially upgraded their food game since…read morewe last ate here 4-5 years ago! Clean and spacious as one would expect, we sat at a high top in the bar area. Our server was professional and checked on us often. Our starter of a cup of Tomato Basil Soup was a perfect blend of tomato and herbs topped with a nicely melted Parmesan for a spectacular cheese pull and seasoned bread crumbs. My main of 6 oz. Top Sirloin (medium rare), crispy onion rings, and creamy Cole slaw was really nicely seasoned and juuuust enough salt. The other Applebee's w've visited were salt bombs on everything. Not this Applebees. My steak was cooked closer to medium, but may have just continued cooking prior to delivery to our table. Still a lovely dark pink and juicy. My husband's grilled Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Garlicky Green Beans was so well seasoned and delicious! I'm not a fan of Chicken Breast, but his was juicy and well seasoned! I could have eaten the whole thing! Corbin is lucky to have an Applebee's of this caliber. Located just off I-75 at exit 25 (south Corbin), it's a great chain restaurant that actually delivers on great flavors and atmosphere!

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