This is quite possibly the best restaurant to ever exist in Stanford. I grew up in Stanford, I can tell you that in the 1980's and 1990's that local restaurants here were nothing but no-name greasy spoon diners selling nothing but fairly generic "burger and fries" and breakfast food, and it was usually pretty lousy. I was back in the town I grew up in a couple of weeks ago, and heard there was a really nice cafe in Stanford now called the Bluebird, so I sought it out. I was amazed. This definitely is more like a place I would expect in Lexington or Louisville. The food is genuinely good. Iced coffee and espresso, hot browns, and lots of other food that was never in Stanford when I was growing up there as a kid. I know that Stanford went wet a few years ago in a referendum, but it's still surreal to see margaritas and other mixed drinks on the menu in a place in Stanford. The ambiance was friendly and welcoming, and struck a nice balance between small town friendly. I had a patty melt, which was probably the best meal I'd ever had in a restaurant in Stanford in my entire life. I will definitely be back the next time I come back to my old hometown. read more

Passing through en route to Georgia. Found this little gem on Yelp. Mr. Man had beef stroganoff. House made, excellent flavor, enought to feed 3 people. I had a Swiss mushroom burger. Freshly sautéed shrooms, cooked perfectly, juicy, seasoned well, served on a brioche bun. They offered a great selection of sides. I chose the chicken lemon orzo soup. It was a generous serving abundant w tender chicken. Our server, Autumn, was personable and, simply, just perfect at her job. We will return. read more

Always a delightful experience at the Bluebird. The food is so great and fresh! This is truly a gem hidden away in downtown Stamford!

Found this place on Yelp while passing through. Food was amazing. The beef stroganoff special was very good and enough for three. My wife's burger was incredible, very tasty and the side of lemon chicken soup was also very good and enough for a meal if you're not too hungry. Our waitress Autumn was great and should be given a raise, she pointed us in the right direction both on the menu and what to check out in the area. Will definitely return on our next trip through read more

The white chocolate strawberry pie was soooooo good. Food was fast. Staff and service were so kind and attentive. The bluebird dip was very good, she really liked her burger. The French dip was just ok I thought the beef was a bit dry. Otherwise really nice place and will definitely be back read more

The Bluebird - White chocolate strawberry pie - Southern Near Me - Stanford, Kentucky

It was expensive for what I received. French toast was 1 piece of bread cut in half and not that great. I also got a biscuit with sausage gravy. The biscuit wasn't cooked all the way and the gravy was so thick and just didn't taste like sausage gravy. And the pancakes, I don't know what to say. I have never tasted a pancake like that in my life and never want to again. If the food was great or at least good I wouldn't mind paying the price but it wasn't worth it. Let's not mention the service that just wasn't there either. It was a waste of a morning. I won't be returning. read more

Food was delicious! I had the sizzle bird chicken sandwich with freshly made chips! Also had the seasonal berry lemonade. Service was quick and friendly! Definitely will be back! read more

The Bluebird - Sizzlebird Chicken Sandwich and chips - Southern Near Me - Stanford, Kentucky

Definitely worth the drive food and service were amazing will definitely return when I am in Kentucky we had the hot brown a burger and the best peach cobbler ever read more

The Bluebird - Outside - Southern Near Me - Stanford, Kentucky

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A little out of the way but we were over this way on the bourbon trail at Wilderness Trail so we stopped in. Not too busy and we got a table right away. Our server was great. Very local kind of vibe. Nice inside. Food was pretty good. I had the spicy chicken wrap. Really good. Overall it was ok. I enjoyed most of what we had but Deb was not too impressed with her FGT BLT. Solid spot for breakfast or lunch. read more

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Great service, excellent coffee and amazing food! Their breakfast is absolutely delicious and lunch is even better! We love that they sell a local Kentucky coffee Baxter's! I highly recommend the burrito for breakfast with egg, sausage and lots of tasty Gouda cheese! Their potatoes served with breakfast are cooked perfectly! read more

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Burger, salad, fries and a strawberry (like) cheesecake.All yummy. Burger and fries hot and fresh. Salad dressing, blue cheese, was very good and the dessert was light and fluffy. Our service was excellent and Joe was a special treat. Noted that we were waiting on a to go cup and took care of it. The restaurant is cozy and the art work amazing. All in all, worth the trip if you're not blessed to live in Stanford. read more

The pimento cheese had my bussy going nuts. Soaked my drawers so bad you would've thought I got assaulted by a fire hydrant. I would cheat on my wife with her brother again if that's what it took to have the pimento burger again. Please tell me that's what it takes, he's hot as sin. read more

Service was very good until it came time to get our meal. All four of our meals sat under a heat lamp for probably 10 minutes before we were served, and in fact, others arriving after we did, got their food before we did. While our food was sitting there, our server said she'd be right back AFTER she fixed drinks for another table, which again, came in after we did. Three of us ordered the Hot Brown sandwich, which would have been fantastic, had it been warmer than room temperature. Even then, it was good, with the gouda sauce and the bread base being highlights. This is the second time I've eaten here, and frankly, both times were OK but disappointing for various reasons. read more

It's tough to decide three or four stars. This place leans toward 3.5 stars. Over time there have been many staffing changes, which has affected the quality of the food. Though there seemed to only be one server, she worked hard to keep all patrons happy and cared for. I got the bluebird Bennie, which was ham, fried green tomatoes, smoked Gouda sauce, red pepper coulis, and over easy eggs. Unconventional idea of a Bennie, not my style, a little heavy, but not bad. My husband had the fried green tomatoes, which were crispy on the outside and well seasoned on the inside. He also had eggs, biscuits, and gravy, which he enjoyed. During the lunch hour, I enjoy their smokehouse pasta. read more

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Bluebird has never let me down. It doesn't matter what you pick from the menu you wont be disappointed. When you bite in to it you will know it's fresh and seasoned to perfection. Anytime im in the Stanford area during their hours of operation this is always my go to. read more

Such amazing food and I loved the cinnamon roll I also came in very hangry and right when they were switching from breakfast to lunch and they still aloud me to get breakfast! Also a big shout out to our sweet server read more

Was planning an anniversary meal for my wife and gave her 5 choices. She picked the Bluebird for lunch. It has been a favorite of ours for years. Love the fact that all products served are raised/grown locally. For our meal we started with the Gouda cheese dip and fries, if you've never had this it's a must! We each had a wrap, my wife had a cup of soup and I had Gouda macaroni and cheese. The food is always off the chart! If you're in the area make the Bluebird a must stop, you will not be disappointed! read more

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My first time at this restaurant although my friends have been there before. Waitress was very pleasant and took our orders. Four of us . 3 of us ordered the hot brown. From our table , I could see the warming light. Our 3 hot browns set there for 10 minutes. During thaMy first time at this restaurant although my friends have been there before. Waitress was very pleasant and took our orders. Four of us . 3 of us ordered the hot brown. From our table , I could see the warming light. Our 3 hot browns set there for 10 minutes. During that time, our waitress said , I will be right back with you, I got to fix a couple of drinks for other customers. This is really what got me. We ordered our food before those drinks were ordered. And the waitress never brought them to us. One of the food prep guys brought them to us and like expected, they were not hot to say the least. And they were not as good as I have had in the past.And while our meals were sitting there, cooks past other meals to their servers.And one more thing, when you serve hot browns, serve them with a sharp knife and not a table knife.t time, our waitress said , I will be right back with you, I got to fix a couple of drinks for other customers. This is really what got me. We ordered our food before those drinks were ordered. And the waitress never brought them to us. One of the food prep guys brought them to us and like expected, they were not hot to say the least. And they were not as good as I have had in the past.And while our meals were sitting there, cooks past other meals to their servers.And one more thing, when you serve hot browns, serve them with a sharp knife and not a table knife. read more

My wife and I went for a late lunch and they let us split an entree. We got the firecracker burger and fries. DELICIOUS The waitress and staff was great. We highly recommend the Bluebird read more

Excellent food and service. Give this place a try and enjoy. Bluebirds is now on our list of favorites

Been twice. First time the food was decent. Second time, less than stellar. Service is always slow.

Great food and Great service all around. Try the homemade potato chips with the Gouda dip.

In our opinion, cost did not equate to the taste of the food. The positives: Food presentation was nice and food was hot. The place itself appeared clean and seating was ample and comfortable. We were seated immediately upon entry by a hostess. All of the staff we encountered were very pleasant. Our server kept our coffee cups filled without our having to flag her down. These factors were easily a 5. However, nothing that we ordered - in our opinion- justified the cost of the food. We paid $13 for two very basic slices of French toast. With 0 sides. If we added a biscuit, for example, $3. Or a side such as potatoes, etc - either $3 or $4 each side. And so if you wanted sides with your French toast, with each side being $3 or $4, all of a sudden, you are looking at a breakfast that can possibly cost $20!! And there was nothing special or unique about the food that we ordered/was served. Our final bill for three for basic breakfast foods actually exceeded some of our dinner prices at other restaurants. I'm sorry but in this economy, there are so many other places where we can spend our money and get better quality and quantity of food for less cost. We don't see ourselves returning. read more

My husband and I come here regularly and always enjoy it! The food is outstanding, I've never had anything I didn't enjoy! The atmosphere is great as well, plus it's conveniently located right in town. read more

We found a cute B&B in the area for a weekend getaway and when we checked in we asked for dinner recommendations. I'm glad they recommended (and that we picked) this place! We went an hour before closing time and it wasn't very crowded on a Saturday night. We shared the fried green tomatoes and the smokehouse pasta. Both were so great and my 15 year old and I highly recommend. The staff was very friendly! We'll be back if we're in the area again. read more

The Bluebird - Fried green tomatoes- yum! - Southern Near Me - Stanford, Kentucky

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Delicious Hot Brown with Gouda cheese! Wrap and fries were great as well. Very nice, clean restaurant with great service. read more

The Bluebird - Bluebird Hotbrown (Delicious!) - Southern Near Me - Stanford, Kentucky

We stopped by the Bluebird for the first time on 5/28. We frequently pass through Stanford in our way to Lake Cumberland. Oh my goodness -- how could we have missed this charming spot on all those trips!! Open for a limited dinner time on Fridays and Saturdays (5:00-8:00 p.m.) we were thrilled to find fabulous food awaited us at this sweet place tucked away into a refurbished building on historic Main Street. We started our dinner off with the special appetizer of the day -- Porkbelly bites that came sitting atop gently fried grit cakes. The creamy grit cakes paired very well with the crisp yet tender pork belly bites served in a mild sweet sauce that had just a hint of heat to it. My spouse sampled the Dynamite chicken wrap with the smoked Gouda Mac-n-cheese that featured bow tie pasta in lieu of the standard Mac noodle. The chicken was hand cut and breaded, the dynamite sauce was low heat and flavorful with all the fixings added to the wrap being fresh and crisp. The Gouda mac was phenomenal!!! Pasta cooked perfectly and coated in a delish creamy, mild, smoked Gouda sauce. I ordered the Bluebird Hot Brown and it did not disappoint. Crispy French bread slices provided the foundation for my sandwich and stayed crisp to the very end! Topped with layers of turkey and hams Gouda sauce, chopped bacon (no chintzy bits here!) and fresh tomatoes, I can easily say this was one of my favorite Hot Browns ever. We ended our meal with just enough room for the Bourbon Chocolate Sundae with the star of that show being small batch vanilla bourbon cream from Harrodsburg, a rich chocolate sauce (not Hershey's), and the usual toppings. The bourbon ice cream had a hint of bourbon through out and made for wonderful dessert. Service was prompt at the Bluebird with quick seating, drink service, and an attentive server. The decor featured tables and booths with fresh cut flowers, and the open kitchen provided visual interest but low noise for anyone interested there. The menu was smaller than larger city restaurants but still well appointed with something for everyone. read more

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This was always the best place in town for breakfast. Came here this morning and the breakfast menu has been reduced to bare minimum and there are no kids offerings. I mean do you expect me to pay 10.95 for one pancake for a child? So until it changes, if you would like to overpay for a 2 egg breakfast, this is your spot. Miss the versatility of this place. This will sadly probably be our last time here. read more

The Bluebird - Southern Near Me - Stanford, Kentucky

Good, but the egg sandwich needs more umph. There were 17 of us having lunch together. The consensus was that the hamburger is excellent, the omelette is great, the fish tacos are good, the pulled pork sandwich is OK, and the egg salad sandwich is a nice idea, but needs more spice. Service was excellent and the ambience is nice. We concluded that this was a nice old-fashioned luncheonette and enjoyed our time there. We also appreciate that the meat comes from Marksberry Farms. Nice to have original Henry Faulkner's on the walls as well! We combined this with a visit to the brand, new glass, national Museum, in Danville, and a visit to Soaps and Such across the street from the Bluebird Café. Makes for a very nice outing from Lexington Kentucky. read more

We stopped in here for the first time since moving to nearby Danville a year ago. It was Small Business Saturday, so downtown was busy and so was the Bluebird, so we had to wait a few minutes to be seated. Our waitress was nice and efficient and kept our drinks filled without us having to ask. My wife ordered (and loved) the Hot Brown. I ordered (and loved) the burger that was spicy and came covered in jalapeños. The atmosphere was nice inside the old downtown building and we same other menu items we will go back and try in the future. Would certainly recommend giving them a try if you haven't been. read more

The Bluebird - Burger with jalapeños - Southern Near Me - Stanford, Kentucky

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We returned to the Bluebird and was as satisfied as we were when we first visited 2 years prior. The food was excellent with good portions and abundance of flavor. We will make Bluebird a annual visit! read more

Delicious food and friendly, personable staff. We came to try the fresh cobblers- which were delicious. All of our other food was great too. Love that they use so many local vendors! Even the soap in the bathroom was from a local business across the street. read more

Fantastic and creative menu, wonderful and kind owners and staff, and delicious food! They welcomed us with smiling faces, warm greetings, and a free slice of cheesecake to welcome us to Kentucky! read more

Quaint cozy spot in beautiful downtown Stanford. We were there for a late lunch and it took a little longer than I would have thought so don't expect a quick lunch stop. That said - The service is friendly and food is good.We had the Dynamite Chicken and House Burger. I didn't quite understand the Dynamite Chicken. It came atop a bowl of Kale, a chopped fried chicken tender rolled in a mayonnaise that was not very spicy served with a side of ranch??? The House Burger was very good and the tomato slice was half as thick as the burger. The star of the lunch show was the french fries...crispy outside and creamy inside (the way french fries are supposed to be!) salted perfectly, it would have been a crime to put ketchup on these dudes. I noticed many tables ordered the fried green tomatoes so they must be very good. All in all you will not be disappointed in this little gem. read more

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The food was really good and the service was even better I'd recommend Fancy/Amy as your waitress

The prices they charge in the settle main street restaurant is unbelievable and the quality of the food does not match the price for what you pay. It is really sad. There is no other small restaurant on Main Street in Stanford to choose from. We tried the restaurant on three different occasions. One time took people from out of town there, and every time it turned out the same. The service was poor and had to ask other servers to bring us our food. read more

If you get a chance to stop in, don't pass it up. The place is cute, clean, and the food is AMAZING. My family of 6 all had different menu items and we were all blown away at the flavor. This is definitely not your typical small-town diner experience. It needs to be on Triple D, no joke! I only have one problem... it's way too far from home! But should we be passing through Stanford again, there's no way I'm passing Bluebird up. read more

The Bluebird - Fried Green Tomato appetizer - Southern Near Me - Stanford, Kentucky

Stopped in on our way through KY. Words CANNOT describe how good this place is. We have lots of great restaurants from where I'm from, but this place blows them out of the water. They stay true local cuisine. So good! read more

The Bluebird - Fried Green Tomatoes - Southern Near Me - Stanford, Kentucky

Upon entering Bluebird I was greeted with a smiling friendly hostess the fried green tomatoes were amazing perfect crust on them and my server always made sure my drink didn't get too low the quality of the food here is outstanding you can taste the difference in the quality of the meats and produce. I would recommend anyone coming through Stanford to please stop by and eat there you will not regret it read more

Good food five star, service four stars ambulances four and 3/4 stars. High costs but worth it for the good food