My friend and I just popped in midweek for a lunch break. I got the apricot turkey wrap and asked for it grilled, with chips and a drink. She grabbed the famous McKinley sandwich which she loves for the walnut mayo they use on it...if it weren't for a walnut allergy I would give it a shot because it looked great. The whole cafe is very nice and clean, it is loud as it is always jammed packed with locals and visitors. The fresh bread and yummy desserts are to walk away from! I always grab a loaf of fresh bread. Only downside is they rely on public street parking or the public lots and they do fill up fast during the main meal time. read more

Everything was absolutely delicious. My husband also got the roast beef + horseradish panini with the soup of the day which was lemon turkey, and those were absolutely delicious as well. Food came out fast. The restaurant was clean and way easy to find. The person who checked us out was really nice and helpful. I will definitely be back if I'm in the area. read more

McKinley's Cafe - Tomato basil soup & pimento scoop sandwich - Delis Near Me - Shelbyville, Kentucky

12/30/25 McKinley's Cafe made for a great lunch stop. I ordered the soup of the day, a bowl of clam chowder. It was fantastic: creamy, comforting, and not too fishy or salty. I also tried their popular Gouda & turkey panini, and it did not disappoint. This is a pay-before-you-sit spot, and the service was impressively fast. My food came out hot and delicious within about 10 minutes. The ambiance was casual and inviting, and the staff was very friendly. Overall, a great enjoyable experience, and I would definitely eat here again in the future. But also there's limited parking as it is street parallel parking near by here. But well worth it. read more

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Girl, if you're reading this, just go to McKinley's! Their pumpkin cream cheese muffin made me cry, it was so good. Their sandwiches with the fresh baked bread always hit the spot too read more

McKinley's has that small town feel as soon as you walk in the door. Their food is made to order with fresh baked breads and quality ingredients. I have visited often and always receive a positive greeting, great food with fast service, and leave satisfied. read more

McKinley's was OK. There are a few options nearby but this local sandwich spot is the most charming and busy. There was a steady stream of dine in and to go customers. We didn't wait long to order and then grab a table. Tried the Reuben, taco salad, and southwest salad. All the food was fine - a bit bland and wilted despite being made to order. The service was attentive but a few minor things were mixed up - like type of chips, etc. it has a very classic feel, and it cozy and relaxed. A decent option if you're in town. read more

McKinley's Cafe - Paninis and kids menu - Delis Near Me - Shelbyville, Kentucky

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It is now our normal to get off I64 to eat lunch at McKinley's every time we're on 64. SO WORTH IT!!! Great staff, always friendly and helpful. AMAZING food!!! The turkey gouda paining is my favorite. My husband loves their club and potato salad. Ask about the soup of the day. Often it's a soup I've never heard of but it is always delicious!!! Today's soup was sweet potato chorizo with corn bread croutons - Exceptional!!! I dont dare look at their bakery cabinet. Too many temptations for me but when I've given in, YUMMY and worth the calories! They offer coke products and fresh tea. The bathrooms are always clean, as is the cafe. We only wish they had more booths! The place gets crowded at lunch time, for good reason! If all that wasn't enough, the prices are good too! read more

The Artichoke & Pepper Jack Panins were excellent. Fresh baked cheesecake topped of our lunch. Excellent service!

Having just moved to Shelbyville i want to support local businesses. I tried Mckinley's Cafe for the first time today and it was wonderful. I had a combo of the turkey gouda sandwich with tomato basil soup. The sandwich was huge. Taking half for lunch tomorrow! The soup was delicious. I'm looking forward to returning soon. read more

I have never had anything I did not love here. The Santa Fe is my absolute favorite sandwich but the Italian is really good as well. Service is quick, I order carry out a lot and it is always ready on time. I love their desserts as well. The cheesecake is really delicious read more

Food was good, the service was good, and ambiance was laid-back. The aioli was good on the spicy roast beef, but the potato salad was a little underwhelming. Overall, a nice little place to grab a quick bite. read more

McKinley's Cafe - Spicy roast beef and potato salad - Delis Near Me - Shelbyville, Kentucky

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Love the atmosphere and friendly customer service. With great food and lovely bakery! A hidden gem on Main street. read more

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Italian melt was fabulous! Customer service was spot on and the pickles were a hit! Kids loved the grilled cheese and PB & J!! read more

McKinley's Cafe - Sandwiches and pickles! - Delis Near Me - Shelbyville, Kentucky

great service and even better food. the bread is so fresh food comes out piping hot. can definitely see myself becoming a regular here read more

McKinley's Cafe - turkey and gouda panini, cranberry walnut mayo - Delis Near Me - Shelbyville, Kentucky

Stopped in here while exploring the outskirts of Louisville. Downtown Shelbyville is super cute and this cafe is a gem! We had four different sandwiches, all excellent. The potato salad was top notch. Do NOT forget to order a chess bar for dessert - I need more . read more

McKinley's is a very solid deli/lunch spot. I had the Reuben Panini which was very good, I don't think I've ever had a pressed Reuben before. I also ordered a bag of Sun Chips, Garden Salsa, and a chocolate chip cookie. While I was sitting waiting for my order to be made I saw a Butter Pecan Toffee cookie in the case and decided at the last minute to do a cookie switch. The food prep didn't take long and the prices were reasonable so I plan on returning to McKinley's. read more

McKinley's Cafe - Reuben Panini - Delis Near Me - Shelbyville, Kentucky

This place is undoubtedly my favorite place for lunch in Shelbyville, Ky. It's tucked away in downtown Shelbyville on the main drag. You order at the counter when you enter. There are menus on the wall for both normal fare and catered food. We always change it up and try something new... everything is always on point. Their potato salad is a must-- definitely my favorite thing on the menu. Today we got paninis. I also opted for the chicken curry soup with rice as my side and it was heavenly. It really hit the spot on such a chilly day. I absolutely recommend this spot for a lunch made by a local shop with delicious, fresh ingredients. read more

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Great new find in the heart of downtown Shelbyville! Love the sandwich choices and the soup of the day was outstanding...creamy chicken and rice. Service and atmosphere was outstanding. Great table by the window to watch the traffic pass by! Can't wait to come back. read more

I was traveling from Bardstown, KY to Henry County, Kentucky for soccer. I knew I needed to eat at some point on this trip. When I hit Shelbyville I looked up sandwich/deli shops and McKinley's popped up. Instead of going to a chain like Jersey Mike's, I opted to go local and I'm glad I did. I got the 615 sandwich and pasta salad. The 615 has all the meats & veggies with a chipotle mayo. Very good sandwich. I only was able to eat 1/2 and I'll enjoy the other half later in the day. Staff was friendly & it wasn't ridiculously expensive either. They could probably up their prices if they really wanted too. I'm glad they don't. But quality food and sandwich. read more

Pineapple salad during lunch was absolutely out of this world amazing. Look forward to returning soon and trying this again! read more

McKinley's Cafe - Pineapple Salad - Delis Near Me - Shelbyville, Kentucky

Freshest bread! All homemade every day. The sandwiches and the potato salad were delicious! Highly recommend. read more

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This is an awesome place to eat or grab a dessert to go. I have eaten there every time I have come in town on a family visit. The staff is friendly and professional and the food is good. -Thomas See you guys around Christmas time. read more

We had McKinley's Cafe catered for my fiancé and I's engagement party, and we were beyond thrilled with everything! They delivered everything because the party was so close to the cafe, and the man who delivered the food (I'm not sure if he was just an employee, manager, or owner) was so extremely nice! He made sure we had everything and even provided serving utensils for us and congratulated us on the engagement! We had the chef salad, pasta salad, the Benedictine, the McKinley, and the Shelby sandwiches, and the turkey apricot wraps. I'm telling you - everything was delicious! It was all so fresh and put together so nicely. I had to try one of everything of course. It was absolutely a hit at our party, and I'm sad I didn't think to get any pictures of everything! I haven't been to the cafe yet but I will absolutely be going there to have more of their delicious food!! read more

Great place! Everything was great and service was amazing! The Gouda and Turkey sandwich was highly recommended and didn't disappoint. We came in a big group and everyone was very pleased with their meal. Wish we had a place like this back home! read more

Would definitely recommend this place! You definitely have to try the Tuscany sandwich! Great environment! Great Staff! Great Food!

Amazing sandwiches and potato salad was tangy and great original taste. Totally recommend if you are looking for a light but tasty sandwich read more

Enjoying a homemade panini using sour dough bread purchased yesterday during my lunch visit. Absolutely delish! Highly recommend visiting this quaint deli for lunch! read more

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Spent last two days having lunch at McKinley's. This is a unique eatery for a couple of reasons; the owner is a chef and graduate of The Culinary Institute of America and was the guest chef at NY's James Beard House... quite prestigious. The other reason is the place is downright adorable with interesting food options. Sandwiches are served in baking trays and (I know this sounds weird) the music is terrific. Love this cute staple of Shelbyville, KY read more

McKinley's Cafe - Every table filled! - Delis Near Me - Shelbyville, Kentucky

Terrific little cafe in the center of Downtown Shelbyville. The sandwiches are always terrific . I highly recommend this place - only down side is that they close at 2:00 read more

Great mom and pop sandwich shop. It is a little pricey but what isn't these days and you're doing business with a locally owned business.

I totally love this place! I got a reasonably priced combo. The people working were very nice and while the place may be tight, it has a cute cafe feel. Would definitely recommend! read more

McKinley's Cafe - Combo: Tomato basil soup, drink, and half turkey sandwich (comes with full) - Delis Near Me - Shelbyville, Kentucky

My favorite deli. The food is great, and the people are amazing. Don't forget to get a dessert!

While traveling with our Real Estate agent we stopped here for lunch. It smelled like delicious soup and fresh bread when we walked in. the front counter was stocked with baked sweets of all kinds (I recommend the Peanut Butter Choc Chip mega cookie). I ordered a turkey sandwich with sun dried tomatoes on focacia. It was extremely salty, but delicious nonetheless. Although the cafe was packed, we found a table and received our food within 10min of ordering. I loved the raspberry tea- it's VERY sweet, so I mixed with unsweetened tea. It's hard to find local spots like this and I was glad to see the place thriving. read more

"The McKinley" is my favorite sandwich. All of the staff is always so welcoming and kind. One of my favorite lunch spots in Shelbyville.

Cool little spot. You order your food and pick a seat. We ordered the turkey panini and grilled chicken pineapple salad. Panini had Swiss cheese. Pretty good! The salad has an unbelievable pineapple dressing that refreshing and sweet. The service is warm and welcoming. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Small cafe in the heart of downtown Shelbyville. The staff is very friendly. I went during lunch rush. All the tables were full, but service was so quick that I didn't have to wait for a clean one or you can always take it across the street to stargazer plaza and eat! Best tomato soup I have had in ages! read more

McKinley's Cafe - Cup of tomato basil soup and grilled cheese - Delis Near Me - Shelbyville, Kentucky

Quick and simple family owned restaurant. A staple in Shelbyville. They also have some delicious different sandwich options. They are only open for lunch though ! A must try read more

Really liked this sandwich shop, stopped in and grabbed a 615 and it was delicious. I will definitely be back.

A friend introduced me to this gem a few months back, and I've returned several times since. McKinley's is a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, so they've got a small menu and very few tables, but the food is so good every time. I've tried sandwiches, paninis, and salads here, and they are always great. What keeps me coming back is the atmosphere. The lady that brings your food out is so friendly and personable- she makes conversation with me and my baby every time we go in, and she is on top of bringing out food and clearing trash from tables. Nice people, good food, horrible parking situation lol read more

I had the Shelby sandwich. It was so delicious! Whipped cream cheese, turkey, lettuce, and cranberries...such a perfect blend of flavors. My husband had the artichoke and pepper Jack panini and loved it. We walked in as tourists from out of town. One friend got the pimento cheese sandwich on sourdough and tomato soup. Another friend got the chicken salad sandwich and the pumpkin bisque. Both raved about their choices. Very kind staff. Great food. Highly recommend. read more