Panera Bread

Just love coming here for regular lunch and dinner. But these special events are a blast! The…read moreatmosphere here is casual eclectic but all that's going to get scaled up with the future things they're planning. We're all in for it. So great to have these right in our own hood! Our chefs were Chef Jeff and Chef Matt and Travis was our sommelier for the evening. The staff is top shelf as always and so great to share with. Special shout out to Jessica Seeberger for hosting us. Totally awesome. That's for all you and your family are doing for Lawrenceburg!

Nice spot on the bourbon trail. If you know you know…read more The dessert was amazing. The people were really nice and the service was good. The sandwich was OK but the dessert oh my God it was fantastic.

Veggie Creamy Dill Potato Salad

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The Howser Tavern

3.7(12 reviews)

2.6 mi

One heck of a place. Highly recommend this establishment. From the moment we walked in. We felt…read morelike we were in the best place. Patsy and Meghan were amazing. Best old fashion in Frankfort. I am not kidding. We ordered several other drinks. They did amazing work. More and more people came in and these two were great. We will be coming back to the speakeasy tomorrow and I will do a review of that. Very cool place. Can't wait.

Fairly slow Sunday evening led to decent service, but the bartender seemed a little too focused on…read moreone party (which had likely had too much to drink). Very good selection of bourbons and mixed drinks. Very comfortable seating. Would definitely go again.

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Trying to find hidden door to speak easy. But super cool lounge area

Cliffside Diner

4.4(297 reviews)

2.1 mi

Definitely a locals hangout in a good way Excellent home…read morecooked food Friendly staff and and friendly patrons

We went to The Cliffside Diner because it's billed as The Best Cheeseburger in Frankfort, the diner…read morehas been there since the 40's so it's a local landmark. My wife and I were pretty excited about a new experience and a fun lunch. The place was disappointing to say the least. The servers weren't really friendly or outgoing. The value was severely lacking- a reported 5 ounce burger (looked small) and literally about 10 crinkle cut fries, a 12 ounce drink served in styrofoam and a vanilla malt to go costs us about $50. I tried to say thank you to the server on my way out but she was busy having a loud conversation with another employee and didn't notice me. There is outdoor seating on picnic tables. The menu has a variety of sandwiches like cod fish and a fried bologna plate. But most of the menu was different burgers with cute names. The web said they served breakfast all day, there was no breakfast menu on the table and we didn't ask. All in all I'm glad I went to satisfy my curiosity but I would not seriously recommend this place to people visiting Frankfort. You would get a better deal and probably service at Hardee's.

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Yum

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Festive cup of joe

Jersey Mike's Subs

3.5(12 reviews)

4.5 mi

Great sub, lots of toppings, a decent amount of meat, well prepared by the staff, which were…read morefriendly and quick.

Stopped at the Jersey Mike's for dinner as part of our road trip. We ordered online and everything…read morewas ready by the time expected. Very easy to park and pickup. The location itself looks very nice, modern, and clean - if we could have convinced the kids to leave the hotel it would've been nice to eat at the location. We ordered the portabello mushroom and swiss, italian, and turkey club. Everything was as expected, but looking at the options if you want more of a traditional sub sandwich I would recommend going for the Italian or Turkey as those come with lettuce/tomato, extras etc.

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Firehouse Sandwich Stop

4.2(5 reviews)

3.9 mi

After a tour and tasting at Buffalo Trace the next more it to come to Firehouse Sandwich Shop for…read moresome Burgoo and BBQ. You don't even have to leave the grounds. I was told their specialty was their Kentucky Burgoo so of course that's what I had to get. Burgoo is the traditional stew of Kentucky. It's filled with slow cooked shredded beef, potatoes, and veggies. This was the first time I have ever had Burgoo but I'm sure it will not be my last since it was very good and filling. For sure a hearty stew. I also got to try the The Mash House which is their version of a Pimento Cheese Sandwich. They to not skim on the Pimento Cheese either. Now was it the best Pimento Cheese I have ever had? No but was still a tasty sandwich. The Small Batch which is a Beef Brisket sandwich was also good. Quality brisket with some nice fatty pieces mixed in there as well. Good move on them too using sliced fatty brisket because everyone knows that the best way to do it. If anyone says otherwise they are wrong. For sure a great please to grab lunch at the distillery.

Great little sandwich shop at buffalo trace. The burger and pulled pork is awesome. Recommend the…read morebaked beans!

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Bowl of the Kentucky Burgoo

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Sage Garden Cafe

3.5(191 reviews)

3.2 mi

Our first visit here started off great. We were warmly greeted and we sat in the main dining room…read more The place has a really great casual vibe and a comfortable feel to it. Our coffees took a bit to show up but all were pleased with what they got. Food came out relatively quickly and Zoey got a scone which she loved, nicely warmed and delish. Teresa got the Brie, lettuce and tomato sandwich and she loved that too. I was less fortunate as my breakfast bowl arrived cold. The potatoes were tasty and the whole bowl presented well, but it was stone cold. When I mentioned this to folks at the desk they said 'thank you.' I took a Star. We ordered some of their bread pudding and a slice of carrot cake to go. The bourbon bread pudding was fabulous and the carrot cake was very good, but clearly had been left out as it was dry, not the moist goodness you'd expect. All said a mediocre first experience so we'll likely give them another try at some point.

I recommend Sage. My wife and I discovered it by accident as we were leaving a Monarch butterfly…read morerelease at the butterfly garden at the adjoining Wilson Nurseries. We sat outside surrounded by an almost garden atmosphere enjoying impressive cafe food served by an incredibly attentive staff. It made for a great fall Sunday afternoon. The menu features well-made sandwiches, salads, soups, the best veggie burger I've had in a while, and imaginative sides. I was surprised that café had a sophisticated drink menu. We didn't try it, but I'm noting it here so that others who think it is just a little café attached to a nursery will know that wine and mixed drinks are available. I often drive to the Gorge and have been back-and-forth to the University of Kentucky twice within the last month. This is going to become a place I will work into my itinerary.

Take out: Chocolate dipped chocolate chip cookies, regular and gluten free brownies. Chicken Caesar Wrap, kettle chips.

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Shop and greenhouses

Buddy's Pizza

4.4(94 reviews)

2.7 mi

Awesome pizza!Crust and pizza sauce is some of the best we have ever had. Highly recommend.read more

This restaurant had great customer service, a variety of beers and food. I ended up getting the…read moreveggie sandwich and my daughter got the Alfredo bowl. The restaurant is decorated with dogs everywhere, it's so sweet! I would definitely recommend.

Cheese slice and wing special

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Kentucky Coffeetree Café

3.9(147 reviews)

2.6 mi

Mixed experience overall. The latte was definitely a highlight and well made, though the refresher…read morewas a bit too sweet for my taste. The space itself has a really cool vibe, especially with the bookstore feel, which makes it a nice place to hang out. Unfortunately, the rest didn't quite match that atmosphere. There's potential here because the setting is unique, maybe I was just here on an off day.

This location is very eclectic and nice to be connected to a bookstore. There is lots of seating to…read morerelax and enjoy your beverage or food. I enjoyed my egg sandwich and the service was good.

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McKinley's Cafe

4.8(89 reviews)

17.8 mi

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

My friend and I just popped in midweek for a lunch break. I got the apricot turkey wrap and asked…read morefor 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.

Inside view

Turkey Gouda panini and bowl do clam chowder

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Inside view 2

The Brown Barrel

4.2(126 reviews)

2.7 mi

Friendly servers. Food was delicious. Nice hometown…read moreatmosphere. We stopped here after a day of sightseeing. We had a 5 minute wait on a Sunday night. Quick service.

Ok, let's start with the positives. The building was nice from the outside. The End…read more When I came in there was water on the floor to the right. There was a weird smell but it was tolerable. The server/host ended up taking me to a room too far right. (Bar area) As soon as we entered this part, the smell was 100% worse! I quietly asked the server does it smell off? She said normal for bar area. As I sat down I just could not see my self eating here with that smell. So I quietly left. I never thought I was sensitive to smell but it was bad. Good luck!

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Fried fish, tots and hush puppies

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Kentucky Hot Brown

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Jeff K.

6 years ago

Took way too long to get order correct THEN took my money only to find out what I wanted had been discontinued.

Mary Beth S.

3 years ago

They had no avocado! Not the first time. The store is filthy.

Josh M.

Elite 14

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14 years ago

Sold lunch choice as most people know

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