Our first visit here started off great. We were warmly greeted and we sat in the main dining room 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. read more

Sage Garden Cafe - The Breakfast Brie-L-T - Cafes Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

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Such a cute stop beside the nursery. Love the greenhouse vibe. We got delicious cups of tomato soup and the very fun deviled egg platter--a kind of build-your-own-adventure eating experience. read more

Sage Garden Cafe - Deviled egg platter - Cafes Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

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I recommend Sage. My wife and I discovered it by accident as we were leaving a Monarch butterfly release 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. read more

I used to really love this place! However, today my boyfriend was treated like an actual thief when we were not given our full order-- which included a chocolate chip cookie. He pointed this out and was met with skepticism, asked to repeatedly show his receipt as if he was trying to scam them. We were then told that they did not have the chocolate chip cookie (after already paying), but could have another cookie. Great! The employee herself picked a new one for him and he was like "oh yay, I've been wanting to try that one too." As she was quite literally handing it to him some older white lady instantly butted in and said "you're not giving him that one are you? There are only two of those kinds left and we ordered first." The employee said ok and once made my boyfriend choose another cookie lol. I guess! Weird how that lady didn't have to show any proof??? And that she was prioritized despite us ordering an HOUR before coming in for pickup? Anyway, the staff is clueless. Don't sell us things you're out of, don't repeatedly treat a customer with unearned suspicion, show favoritism to another patron, and don't offer us something else only to snatch it back. Place was also crammed like sardines. Good luck ordering from here and getting what you paid for. I don't think I'll ever support this place again. read more

The food was delicious and the portions were huge. We waited about 25 minutes for our main courses at lunch but it was packed so I expected that. Their menu was a decent size considering. Their selection of desserts was chefs kiss. I loved all the plants and little plants at each table, and all of the planty decorations! Definitely would visit again. The pricing was good too read more

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Food: Was ok. I felt they tried to be a lil too fancy for the place. Down home cooking would have been great there. We got a pitcher of mimosa $38 picture and hand for scale. Service: was good food came out pretty quickly Ambiance: the store it self was very pretty lots of plants. It is also connected to a nursery that you can walk around and get something to eat since you'll probably still be hungry! Overall worth a vist read more

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We came in for lunch to celebrate my sister's birthday. You order at the counter and grab a number. We tried a chicken Caesar wrap and two Bloody Marys. The wrap was fine but nothing memorable, and our food arrived long before our drinks, which was a bit frustrating. The Bloody Marys were unfortunately undrinkable. Honestly, the highlight of this visit was the nursery next door. read more

Big portions of salad fresh and sweet. Great fun to walk the grow areas with knowledgeable , helpful staff. Great place to apps few hours away from the crazy places in the world. read more

We're from Georgetown and occasionally meet family from Louisville here for lunch. Unfortunately, today's visit was extremely disappointing. The front door wasn't closing completely as customers came in, which resulted in flies throughout the restaurant. Before I could even finish the second half of my sandwich, a fly landed on it, and I had to throw it away. The restaurant was noticeably dirty and uncomfortably warm. We asked for the ceiling fans to be turned on, but it took quite a while before someone was able to find the switch. The locks on the women's restroom stalls didn't work, and the restaurant had also run out of ice for drinks. I'm not sure if the restaurant has changed ownership, if management was absent, or if this was simply an off day, but the experience was dramatically different from the positive visits we've had in the past. It's disappointing to see such a noticeable decline. read more

Yes! We went for a late lunch snack and food was made to order. I had the salmon Thai salad and it was so fresh. The dressing was the perfect compliment to the salad. Service was great! We were immediately greeted and ordering was a breeze. Ambiance. I LOVE the ambiance. So many beautiful plants decorating the entire restaurant. I want them all We are driving through Frankfort and were pleasantly surprised by how nice this cafe was. I MUST stop! I didn't try the coffees or teas or the desserts. They had an array of those items as well. Would love to try those next time. read more

Sage Garden Cafe - Where you order food - Cafes Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

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Got a Spencer's Panini which was advertised as a chicken breast with brie, cranberry spread, and sliced apples. There was No cranberry spread... Only a trace of brie and two tiny slivers of apple. So basically, it was a dry plain sandwich on soggy (not properly toasted) bread. It was barely edible. What a waste of $15! Needless to say, I won't be back... read more

We ate here several years ago. It made a lasting impression, so when we were traveling through the area we made a special point to stop and eat here. For this visit the experience was quite different. There website lists, "Wild caught salmon." My husband and I were super excited about ordering the Thai salads to save in our cooler for later in the day. We ordered some fruit and quiche for breakfast. We took everything to go as we were trying to make time on the road. The quiche was super greasy. The fruit was the best item as it was fresh and very delicious. When we stopped later in the day for lunch we were very disappointed to see that we were not given wild caught salmon. We know what it looks like and what it takes like. The salmon was farm raised. How do we know for sure? We have an Alaska area code. We have snatched them right out of the Kenai River. Farm raised is night and day from Wild caught salmon. If you know then ya know. There is a big price difference, and we are willing to pay for it. It's very misleading to pass off farm raised as wild. Due to this we will NOT be going out of our way to return. read more

Sage Garden Cafe - FARM RAISED NOT WILD CAUGHT - Cafes Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Absolutely one of the best place we have ever been! Most of restaurants today are filled with non organic and genetically modified food, aren't homemade and makes us sick, but this restaurant has everything made from scratch and is so delicious! The service is amazing and perfect! Really friendly! We would love to have a place just like this one by our home in Florida! They also have a shop and their own gigantic greenhouses! Absolutely beautiful place and you feel like living in the country where peace is. If we could we would give them way more than 5 stars! read more

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Our group of seven had such a nice dinner at Sage. The salmon was absolutely delicious and my colleagues enjoyed their entrees as well. The decor is calming and lovely. Our hostess was very friendly, though it did take a while to get seated even with an early reservation and plenty of open tables. Our server was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and seemed to know just the right times to check in. We finished with a round of desserts, and every single one was fantastic. read more

Food is excellent, full of flavor. Daily specials are wonderful and the house made bread is excellent. Staff was very helpful with the menu and seating. We sat with the view of the lush patio and a view of the Wilson nursery. Which was our visit after lunch. Amazing place. read more

This place is really good. After a day at Elk Horn Creek we decided to grab some lunch here. The place is casual, but very clean and hospitable. You order at a counter and sit down. The service is quick and courteous. We both got a salad and I got soup. My wife got the Caesar with chicken and it was really good. The chicken was freshly prepared, moist and flavorful. The dressing was great. I had the Greek. The ingredients were good, but I found other than the lettuce and great Kalamatas, they skimped on the feta, bell peppers, and cucumbers. The dressing was a red wine vinaigrette. Not bad. The star of the meal was the soup which was a rice with Chicken Sausage. Fantastic!!! The unsweetened tea was really really good too. I really liked the self serve carafes of ice water and to go cups. Very handy. I would love to try some more things. Oh, the cakes looked sooo good, but we were full. Overall, great experience. What a gem!!! read more

Beautiful setting and great food. This is our second time in two days eating here and we love it! read more

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Great stop while visiting Frankfort KY. Food was very good. Atmosphere was great. If you are a plant lover it's a must stop if your near Frankfort. read more

This is a great eatery and extremely super food. Our party of four greatly enjoyed our meals. Food was hot, well prepared, tasty, and highly recommended. Service was good and fast. This place has both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as plenty of parking. read more

Can we talk about what a perfect place this was for lunch? It was just beautiful on the inside and outside. The Greek salad with a scoop of hummus. It was so fresh and probably the best salad I've had in years. I got a piece of the strawberry cake to go. SO DELICIOUS. If I lived anywhere close to this place, I would eat here once a week. SO glad my friend suggested we meet there for lunch. read more

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It was a beautiful day today and I wanted brunch. So what to do?... jump on Yelp and type in brunch in Frankfort. This little gem the Sage Garden Cafe popped up and I knew it was the one. My partner in crime said "are we eating or visiting a nursery" when we pulled up. Lol. There is a nursery there; however, I was there for the food. There was a sign on the door asking for patience because they were low staffed. I must say I don't have a problem waiting I really don't and I thought that was a nice gesture. It was much appreciated. When you walk in the atmosphere is my kinda vibe. I am a plant lady myself. It's full of different kinds of plants. There's different types of wood on the ceiling, the floor, the tables & chairs even different shades of moss framed on the walls which was so cool! The foliage was beautiful and it made the wait not bad at all. I chose the chicken salad sandwich with a cup of tomato basil soup. I don't know who baked the bread for this sandwich but Can I have your digits!!!! Laws it was so soft and flavorful and the bits of walnuts in the bread were just Mmmmmm. I honestly took the top piece of bread off and dipped it in my soup and devoured it. I took the rest home. The tomato basil soup was warm and hearty. It was full of flavor the shaved Parmesan added a wonderful tang. I did manage to eat some of the garden salad that came beautifully dressed with oil & vinegar. The salad is served in a big silver bowl that is perfect for enjoying a salad. He also ordered the puréed potato soup. He enjoyed it; however, I like more textured potato soup. The star of this show was the delicious iced tea and the Lemon Blueberry cake. You could taste the love in this cake. It had the perfect crumb and was hands down THE best lemon blueberry cake I've ever had in my life. I'll be back for that combo again. This is the perfect spot for a foodie. And the atmosphere is quite nice! I'm glad it's close to where I live. I kick myself for not going sooner. It's that good. read more

Sage Garden Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Brunch menu is more of a breakfast menu there are very limited options if you don't want eggs or sweet breakfasty food went with the harvest bowl which was really just a salad and came with two goey eggs on top despite specifying TWICE I didn't want any eggs. Lovely location, great concept the food is just a miss for me. Cheeseburger with white cheddar on weekdays is nice. read more

We were in the area and saw this on yelp. We stopped by this adorable cafe for some weekday brunch. There were plenty of breakfast and lunch items to choose from and all the portions were large and filling. I think they were under staffed, but they were all attentive and you could hardly tell. We had a great time here and will be back! read more

Sage Garden Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Very cute and cozy cafe! This was my first time visiting the Sage Garden Cafe and it is super lovely - I especially love the plant nursery next door! The service was friendly and efficient and the food was light and fresh! The cafe had a nice selection of salads, sandwiches, and soups - I was having a late lunch of Caesar salad and it came in a massive bowl! The cafe also has a little corner where you can buy alcohol and other snacks/gifts. Overall, a lovely cafe that I will be coming back to with friends! read more

Sage Garden Cafe - Caesar salad - Cafes Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

I absolutely love dining at Sage! The atmosphere is fun and classic, relaxed casual with ivy and live plants decorating the cafe. The vibe makes me want to wear my pearls with my jeans. The service is good, the food is a treat for your tastebuds! Yummy, upscale bourbon cocktails! You must try this place! If the weather is nice enough to sit outside, you'd be crazy to skip this place!! read more

Delicious, fresh food and a relaxed ambience. Walk up service to order and they will bring your order to your table. This cafe is just what Frankfort needs! Great coffee and matcha too. read more

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Loved it! Atmosphere was neat, service was speedy, helpful, and friendly. Food was great! We'd definitely go back!

I have visited and enjoyed this cafe in the past and was hoping for an enjoyable lunch. It was anything but enjoyable. Painfully long wait to order. My lunch companion ordered before me. And prior to the customer in front of me. My food, and his food, arrived long before her order. Which did not arrive. Until she demanded it packaged to go. My scoop of hummus came with no bread or crackers. My request for crackers resulted a in some Saltines. The fruit side was over ripe and slimy looking. The pineapple was brown. I won't be back. read more

The food was delicious! We ordered a burger and two of the club sandwiches. The iced tea was perfect. However it was obvious the counter girl was just doing her job and so were the teen girls working there. The rest rooms were in need of attention. The patio dining was beautiful! read more

I had the Turkey Rachel with chips, a side of potato salad and carrot cake. The sandwich was good. The potato salad and carrot cake tasted fresh but not my cup of tea. The place had good atmosphere. The food came fairly fast for how busy it was. Ended with a red eye coffee that hit the spot read more

Sage Garden Cafe - Turkey Rachel - Cafes Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Our experience for lunch was flawless friendly staff takes your order and gives you a number as you are admiring the dinning room quickly they appear with your food. Freshly prepared just the way you were hoping for. The flavor of the soup made me want to ask if it was available by the gallon to take home. The breads are available for carry out I opted for two loaves. The only fault I found is that it's located in Frankfort and I'm not. read more

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This used to be the very best restaurant in Frankfort. Sadly, over the past three years, there has been a steady decline in quality, service, and the overall food products. One of the first times we dined at Sage restaurant, I tried their hamburger, which was literally the best hamburger I've ever eaten. We went during Covid while they were open and I was served a pre frozen, thin, dried out cold hockey puck of a burger. When I complained to the staff that the food was inedible, there was no refund offered. This was after waiting over an hour for our lunch. We were the first table in for lunch and the last to be served. Sage went from being a place that we dined at several times a month to a place that we never went back to. We watched over time as they went from a full-service restaurant to a stand at the counter and place your order while prices went up, quality plummeted and portions shrunk. Sage was always an expensive restaurant, but the quality was so high and the service so good that it felt like it was worth it. But to have the prices climb drastically, while everything else becomes less than mediocre is more than this loyal patron could handle. And then there was the Mother's Day disaster. We paid $100 for three minuscule pieces of quiche in what was basically a pick up pandemic scam, in my opinion. Prior to the pandemic, this restaurant was destined for greatness. This was where we referred friends, family, and anyone who was coming to Frankfort. Like so many others, Sage was another victim of the pandemic. We haven't been back since the burger disaster because we simply can't afford any more chances. I sincerely hope they find their way back to their original standards. read more

Our small family came here for lunch one warm day in late summer while we were out and about in Frankfort. We were really excited to try something new. Sage Garden Cafe is a small, but lovely cafe, with a gorgeous patio, and a delicious-looking array of food on the menu. I'll give them that. However. We waited a l o n g time for our food. We had our three year-old with us. Three year-olds don't wait well for their food. Needless to say, by the time our food arrived, we were ready to pack it up immediately and take it to go. In addition, our food didn't really taste that great. We were incredibly disappointed with the chips and salsa appetizer (the portion was incredibly small for the price and it wasn't even chips.... we were so confused) and our lunch entrees didn't make up for it. My husband had a caesar salad, which was too small for him. I had a BBT on sourdough, which WAS good, but missing one of the main ingredients! Oy. We waited so long for our food, that I didn't even bother to ask for it to be fixed. My son loved his grilled cheese sandwich (I had a bite - it really was amazing), but my husband and I weren't too impressed with our plates. I think maybe it was just a little bit too 'fancy' for us. I don't know. We aren't coming back. Also, we dropped a lot of money here that we don't usually spend when eating out. And it definitely wasn't worth the expense. Yikes. But if you are looking for a nice place to sit and hang out for awhile with some drinks and small plates, this may be for you. read more

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Loved the soup and sandwich combo. I loved that they offer gluten free bread and a dessert option. It is so hard going out to eat with dietary restrictions. The flowers and plants everywhere were beautiful. read more

Sage Garden Cafe - 1/2 tomato soup and 1/2 gluten free sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

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The last time I was at Sage was 2 yrs ago and was excited to revisit. Ambiance and food is amazing. I had the chicken cranberry sandwich with a side salad, which was delicious and since I couldn't decide between the sandwich and the quiche, I bought the quiche to eat the next day. So happy I did. Great cappuccino for this coffee girl. Will definitely go back sooner than later. Staff was wonderful as well read more

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Gorgeous setting, delicious food - and then check out the amazing greenhouse next door.

Sage garden café is a wonderful place to relax and have a light meal in Frankfort. I came to eat breakfast while waiting for my buffalo trace tour; even though the day was gloomy, the ambience of the café, and the surrounding gardens were very nice. Moreover, the staff was welcoming and accommodating. For food, I got Spencer's Panini. It was pretty good, though not something I would make a specific trip to go eat. But on a nice day, I would absolutely come to sit in the gardens and would be happy to get another to. read more

Perfect ambiance, beautiful views, delicious brunch menu & the staff was incredibly helpful! You place your order at the counter and you were given a number. They will bring the food out to you. You get to choose exactly where you sit, they have indoor options and outdoor options. On a beautiful day the outdoor space is absolutely perfect, it overlooks all of the beautiful flowers in the greenhouse. read more

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Two stars because it is beautiful here. Have glass glasses and ceramic plates and flowers everywhere. Love the ice water in glass jars. Atmosphere is nice and well decorated (we are plant people) The service was atrocious. It's been awhile since we've seen such apathy. What's worse is you have to tip BEFORE you get the bad service, so unless you come back and tip 0 they won't know they aren't good. Bacon was good but cold and the eggs only come scrambled, based on their taste I'm assuming they have premixed egg mixture. Sourdough toast tastes like white bread, definitely not home made or anything close to that (think Kroger sourdough bread in the aisle, not from the bakery) Overall won't come back to eat, maybe to look at the plants and enjoy the atmosphere, but eat breakfast before you come here read more

OPEN SUNDAY! Beautiful cafe with wonderful locally sourced food. You order at counter and then sit in a quaint dining room surrounded by beautiful plants. The staff is attentive and friendly. I had sage scrambler with fresh fruit and French pressed coffee. Also tried the Brie L T. Both were exceptional. It is next to a fantastic nursery which is a must visit for any gardener!!! read more

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