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So I don't have to type another big post this is what I put on Facebook: Folks The Whistle Stop in Glendale, KY is !!! This is honestly the best meal we have had out or takeout as far back as we can remember!!! The portions are enormous, and everything is made from scratch!!! It should be noted that the pics don't even do the size justice. He had country fried steak (phenomenal), green beans, and cornbread. I had 2 enormous pieces of the best catfish I have ever had. I've eaten catfish in a lot of places. This was hands down leaps amounts better than any I've ever had. I got collard greens, and lima beans with it. They make everything from scratch right down to the tartar sauce. I'm not a tarter sauce fan and I used it on my cat fish. It's good home-cooked food.
5 of us headed to Glendale from Louisville (about a 45 minute drive) for lunch and some shopping. Upon arrival at 11.30 am we were seated immediately by the sweet hostess. The menu is extensive so it took a minute for us to order. Everyone had water to drink. Our server brought us some fresh yeast rolls that were hot and tasty. We had the fried green tomatoes appetizer for the table. They were excellent served with sour cream and horseradish and ranch that we had to ask for additionally. Everyone ordered something different. Orders included: 1. Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, and cole slaw. I only tried their cole slaw which leans more to a vinegar base and I prefer a sweeter slaw. There were 4 pieces of chicken. 2. Meatloaf with mashed potato and gravy and cornbread. Cornbread was a bit dry, meatloaf was ok. 3. Mushroom and bacon smothered chicken, onion rings and cornbread. Person said the chicken was a bit dry, the mushrooms and bacon saved the dish. Onion rings were good, crispy and hot. 4. Chicken and dumplings with cornbread. Folks that tasted them said they make better at home, nothing special. 5. Rueben sandwich with corn pudding. Sandwich was just ok. Bread was too thick for my taste, beef was tender. Corn pudding was excellent, hot, creamy. Service was good, resturant quaint, street parking. The train rolling by, blowing the whistle while we ate was a nice touch, although it rattled the building. After we ate, got to go containers and paid we shopped at the adjacent and across the street shops to the resturant. That was fun. After shopping we headed back to the restaurant for coffee and dessert. Again each of us had a different dessert item which included: coconut cream pie, butterscotch pie, derby pie, chocolate sundae cake and the house specially, butter cream pie. All were pretty good. We all liked the house speciality pie, it was super sweet, creamy with a good crust. Coconut pie was a favorite as was the chocolate sundae cake. The derby pie was way too chocolatey for most of us. It is a cute little little resturant with a homey feel that will take you back in time. One of those places where you should try but then say, did that, don't necessarily need to revisit.
This is a super cute place that I had heard some great things about. We now live a lot closer than before and I finally got to try it, and my husband got to come back for the first time in 15+ years. The standout is the atmosphere. Even before you walk in, you can feel how lovely the little spot is and how homey the restaurant will be. There is a train motif all over the restaurant, given it's immediately adjacent to the train tracks. The food was alright. We started with the fried green tomatoes and the fresh baked bread. I did love the tomatoes, and the bread wasn't half bad either. The loaf was surprisingly big. For our entrees we got the Reuben and the chef salad. This was pretty standard. I was disappointed with the fact that there were three little slices of meat on the sandwich. The thousand island is served on the side, which I thought was interesting. The chef salad was also fine, pretty average. I would love to try their desserts next time. We will definitely be back, I would love to bring my parents here to spend the day in Glendale and cap it with a nice hearty meal. Check them out!
Delicious food, awesome fresh pie, friendly and fast service, country cafe atmosphere. If you're traveling I65, "Historic Glendale" is just 2 miles west of I65, just south of Elizabethtown,KY. The Whistle Stop is a wonderful place to get off the road. We stopped here for lunch and arrived at 11:20 and got right in! This place is popular and gets busy fast. The only challenge is finding a parking spot,but just be prepared for a little walk. I had the teriyaki chicken with 2 sides. I got broccoli casserole and a side salad. My husband had the chicken strips which came with one side, and he got the onion rings. All was good. For dessert we shared a piece of coconut meringue pie. It was incredible!! They make their pies fresh daily, and our slice was still a little warm. Highly recommend this place as a comforting stop when you're in the area!
Upon a family friend's recommendation we stopped here Saturday afternoon as we were heading southbound to Middle Tennessee. Wait time was minimal. Excellent service -- she was extra friendly and very knowledgeable. We all three thoroughly enjoyed our homemade entrees. Chicken & Dumplings; Pork tenderloin special and the grilled chicken special dish. We brought home some homemade pie slices as well. Situated in an historic older structure (former hardware store) that still retains much of the original walls & floors. Dark woods adorn the walls. Booth spaces are smaller but cozy and intimate. During prime time serving hours expect a wait time to be seated. No reservations are available.
As soon as you walk in the door. It just smells good. I had the Whistle Stop Burger. It was delicious!!!! Cheryl was our server. She was as sweet as could be and very attentive. We also had Fried Green Tomato's. Best I have had since visiting Kentucky. You can tell their rolls are fresh baked and doughy. Great food, great ambiance. Thank you
We got reservations for the Mother's Day buffet in advance. It's held in there upstairs part of the restaurant. Once we were able to get upstairs & confirm our reservation, we were seated, there were plenty of tables but the table we sat at was ever close to the other table next to us that getting in & out was ever tight & we kept trying to bump into each other. Our lovely server took our drink order, we asked for coffee but told there wasn't any upstairs. So we settled for there iced tea & soda options . The buffet was set up in the middle & they had staff there to serve. The protein options were meatloaf, fried chicken, pot roast, sides were broccoli casserole, mashed potatoes, Mac & cheese, green beans & rolls. They also has side salad that the server got for you. It was a really nice buffet set up, that we didn't have to get up for drink refills, salad or dessert just got up for the main menu & our server kept the table clean by taking our plates. Everything was delicious & fulling that one plate was enough. We really enjoyed the relax environment. When it came time for dessert, we noticed other patrons had coffee, asked our server & she said someone did make some for upstairs. We finally got our coffees with dessert which was a nice ending to the meal.
5 months ago
This place is such a hidden gem. Tucked away off the beaten path, it has that cozy, "you almost don't want to tell anyone about it" kind of charm. The space is definitely on the smaller side, which adds to the intimate feel, but I can only imagine it gets pretty tight during peak hours--especially since they don't take reservations. That said, everything else more than makes up for it. The service was genuinely excellent--attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. And the food? Absolutely worth it. Every dish we tried was packed with flavor and clearly made with care. If you're thinking about going, I'd definitely recommend timing your visit to avoid the rush. It's a small spot, but one that delivers a big experience. read more
The Whistle Stop is 50 years old. IIt's been 25 years since I was there, my first trip to Kentucky. Imagine! Difficult to decide what to have. I had the Gouda Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon and a delicious Tomato Soup. Our server brought a small loaf of bread with strawberry jam on the side to the table which I took home. (Breakfast this morning.) If you're near Glendale, do stop. 94 read more
The meal starts with a ginormous complimentary slab of bread. The size of this thing is no joke, and could be described as a half loaf! The bread is warm and tastes fresh baked. The innards are play-doughy, but this is a case where I won't look a gift horse in the mouth. I ordered a chicken tender basket, with a side salad as my side (and requested 'surprise me' as the dressing). The chicken tenders appeared to be hand-battered/breaded, as opposed to using pre-made, frozen chicken. It came out fresh from the fryer, hot and crisp. While I have no complaints, these were on the simpler side, then again, I ordered chicken tenders, not a dégustation in a restaurant the Michelin man cares about. The side salad was nothing to write home about. It too was on the simpler side, containing lettuce, grape tomatoes, croutons, as well as shredded cheese and carrots. Out of left field came the pecan pie! This was served warm and felt homemade. Sweet, warm, gooey, with just the right amount of chocolate, if I recall correctly. It was also served à la mode with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. I'd also like to recognize the server, who was very friendly and welcoming. However, service could have been just a tad more attentive towards the second half of the meal. In terms of the vibe, this is a place with a good amount of character and history. I hope I am not off-base to say it is rustic and charming. Final verdict: Perhaps my mistake was going for something simple like fried chicken instead of something unique. With that, I had a good experience, but not necessarily one I'd call a destination. read more
2 months ago
So I don't have to type another big post this is what I put on Facebook: Folks The Whistle Stop in Glendale, KY is !!! This is honestly the best meal we have had out or takeout as far back as we can remember!!! The portions are enormous, and everything is made from scratch!!! It should be noted that the pics don't even do the size justice. He had country fried steak (phenomenal), green beans, and cornbread. I had 2 enormous pieces of the best catfish I have ever had. I've eaten catfish in a lot of places. This was hands down leaps amounts better than any I've ever had. I got collard greens, and lima beans with it. They make everything from scratch right down to the tartar sauce. I'm not a tarter sauce fan and I used it on my cat fish. It's good home-cooked food. read more
5 of us headed to Glendale from Louisville (about a 45 minute drive) for lunch and some shopping. Upon arrival at 11.30 am we were seated immediately by the sweet hostess. The menu is extensive so it took a minute for us to order. Everyone had water to drink. Our server brought us some fresh yeast rolls that were hot and tasty. We had the fried green tomatoes appetizer for the table. They were excellent served with sour cream and horseradish and ranch that we had to ask for additionally. Everyone ordered something different. Orders included: 1. Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, and cole slaw. I only tried their cole slaw which leans more to a vinegar base and I prefer a sweeter slaw. There were 4 pieces of chicken. 2. Meatloaf with mashed potato and gravy and cornbread. Cornbread was a bit dry, meatloaf was ok. 3. Mushroom and bacon smothered chicken, onion rings and cornbread. Person said the chicken was a bit dry, the mushrooms and bacon saved the dish. Onion rings were good, crispy and hot. 4. Chicken and dumplings with cornbread. Folks that tasted them said they make better at home, nothing special. 5. Rueben sandwich with corn pudding. Sandwich was just ok. Bread was too thick for my taste, beef was tender. Corn pudding was excellent, hot, creamy. Service was good, resturant quaint, street parking. The train rolling by, blowing the whistle while we ate was a nice touch, although it rattled the building. After we ate, got to go containers and paid we shopped at the adjacent and across the street shops to the resturant. That was fun. After shopping we headed back to the restaurant for coffee and dessert. Again each of us had a different dessert item which included: coconut cream pie, butterscotch pie, derby pie, chocolate sundae cake and the house specially, butter cream pie. All were pretty good. We all liked the house speciality pie, it was super sweet, creamy with a good crust. Coconut pie was a favorite as was the chocolate sundae cake. The derby pie was way too chocolatey for most of us. It is a cute little little resturant with a homey feel that will take you back in time. One of those places where you should try but then say, did that, don't necessarily need to revisit. read more
1 year ago
This is a super cute place that I had heard some great things about. We now live a lot closer than before and I finally got to try it, and my husband got to come back for the first time in 15+ years. The standout is the atmosphere. Even before you walk in, you can feel how lovely the little spot is and how homey the restaurant will be. There is a train motif all over the restaurant, given it's immediately adjacent to the train tracks. The food was alright. We started with the fried green tomatoes and the fresh baked bread. I did love the tomatoes, and the bread wasn't half bad either. The loaf was surprisingly big. For our entrees we got the Reuben and the chef salad. This was pretty standard. I was disappointed with the fact that there were three little slices of meat on the sandwich. The thousand island is served on the side, which I thought was interesting. The chef salad was also fine, pretty average. I would love to try their desserts next time. We will definitely be back, I would love to bring my parents here to spend the day in Glendale and cap it with a nice hearty meal. Check them out! read more
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Delicious food, awesome fresh pie, friendly and fast service, country cafe atmosphere. If you're traveling I65, "Historic Glendale" is just 2 miles west of I65, just south of Elizabethtown,KY. The Whistle Stop is a wonderful place to get off the road. We stopped here for lunch and arrived at 11:20 and got right in! This place is popular and gets busy fast. The only challenge is finding a parking spot,but just be prepared for a little walk. I had the teriyaki chicken with 2 sides. I got broccoli casserole and a side salad. My husband had the chicken strips which came with one side, and he got the onion rings. All was good. For dessert we shared a piece of coconut meringue pie. It was incredible!! They make their pies fresh daily, and our slice was still a little warm. Highly recommend this place as a comforting stop when you're in the area! read more
6 months ago
Upon a family friend's recommendation we stopped here Saturday afternoon as we were heading southbound to Middle Tennessee. Wait time was minimal. Excellent service -- she was extra friendly and very knowledgeable. We all three thoroughly enjoyed our homemade entrees. Chicken & Dumplings; Pork tenderloin special and the grilled chicken special dish. We brought home some homemade pie slices as well. Situated in an historic older structure (former hardware store) that still retains much of the original walls & floors. Dark woods adorn the walls. Booth spaces are smaller but cozy and intimate. During prime time serving hours expect a wait time to be seated. No reservations are available. read more
1 year ago
As soon as you walk in the door. It just smells good. I had the Whistle Stop Burger. It was delicious!!!! Cheryl was our server. She was as sweet as could be and very attentive. We also had Fried Green Tomato's. Best I have had since visiting Kentucky. You can tell their rolls are fresh baked and doughy. Great food, great ambiance. Thank you read more
11 months ago
Food was AMAZING! Some of the best chicken I've had. Prices were a bit on the higher side, but I'm able to get at least 2 more meals out of it. Rolls were amazing. Great overall experience! read more
We got reservations for the Mother's Day buffet in advance. It's held in there upstairs part of the restaurant. Once we were able to get upstairs & confirm our reservation, we were seated, there were plenty of tables but the table we sat at was ever close to the other table next to us that getting in & out was ever tight & we kept trying to bump into each other. Our lovely server took our drink order, we asked for coffee but told there wasn't any upstairs. So we settled for there iced tea & soda options . The buffet was set up in the middle & they had staff there to serve. The protein options were meatloaf, fried chicken, pot roast, sides were broccoli casserole, mashed potatoes, Mac & cheese, green beans & rolls. They also has side salad that the server got for you. It was a really nice buffet set up, that we didn't have to get up for drink refills, salad or dessert just got up for the main menu & our server kept the table clean by taking our plates. Everything was delicious & fulling that one plate was enough. We really enjoyed the relax environment. When it came time for dessert, we noticed other patrons had coffee, asked our server & she said someone did make some for upstairs. We finally got our coffees with dessert which was a nice ending to the meal. read more
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Down home cooking at its finest . Unfortunately, they were out of meringue pies so didn't get to try that . It's just another reason to go back . Haley did a great job of taking care of us . Nice experience. read more
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Now this review could have went a different direction but thankfully there's a happy ending. We were the first customers of the day here and we were seated promptly the server came over and quickly got our drink order then she says before I start taking your order we can't make anything that's fried. Well that's 90% of the menu and I came for the fried chicken. So we made it work and placed our order and then she returned and said the truck arrived and we can make the chicken. So we all changed our order and everything was delicious. They got some great fried chicken here. And their mashed potatoes and green beans are tasty too, everything was hot, fresh and tasted amazing. read more
Whistle stop is located in historic Glendale in a very old building. There seem to be several small rooms with 4 our so tables. So lots of character, though not necessarily lots of comfort. My wife is biting. She ordered tomato soup and grilled cheese, which she enjoyed. I really over did it. I started with the bean soup which comes with their fried cornbread. The soup was good cornbread very good. Cornbread was like a corn pancake. Not dense at all. I also got the 1/2 fried chicken, knowing I'd take done home. It was only $3 more so why not? The chicken had a tick coating (southern fried). It was a little greasy but very tender snd very flavorful. I ended up getting 3 meals out of it because it was just so much and so rich. The Mac and cheese was great, among the best I've had. Corn puffing was very eggy and I didn't care for it at all. My wife did get butterscotch pie. She said the flavor was different than she expected, but she ate it all (later as a carry out) Our server was friendly snd attentive. I'd definitely go again when we are in the area. It's a real experience. read more
Loved this oldie but goodie. Really old fashioned but just what you're looking for in a spot like this. Can't wait to take some family out there to try. We all enjoyed our fried green tomato appetizer. They were huge. Our plate had some the size of a hamburger & The breading was delicious. I can only suggest if you get the Buffalo chicken platter to ask for less Buffalo sauce or just have it on the side to dip. Other than that we really can't complain! Service was good. Our waitress really had a sense of humor & that's always a plus! I loved their little store front to purchase a few things. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
During a festival we expected a wait. It took 45 minutes to get a table, not a big deal. We entered at 5pm. The end of the festival. Once seated ten minutes to get drinks. Slightly annoyed, but still not a deal breaker. The food took an additional hour to receive. It is now 6:50. The food was warm and ok at best. The whistle stop burger was very dry and the fries were mediocre at best. The meatloaf was mediocre. It was a medium sized loaf of meat probably 8 ozs, covered in what can best be described as sweet baby Ray's barbeque sauce. You cannot mess up, what I believe to be powdered potatoes and gravy. The broccoli casserole was basically just steamed broccoli. There was very little cheesiness and no crackers. The bill being close to fifty dollars I would expect more from it. Sure the ambiance may be homemade/small town dinner. It reminded me of going to people's houses when I was a kid that the food wasn't something to look forward to. The wooden bench seating was incredibly uncomfortable to spend two and a half hours on. There is a large area for shopping and knickknacks. Don't forget the Christmas shop on the second floor up an old time spiral staircase that transported me back to my great grandma's house. All in all cannot recommend. I've worked in busier restaurants with a lot better food. Go in for the shopping do not try to eat there. read more
4 years ago
A cute and quaint stop which is a nice break while driving through the state of Kentucky! They have an interesting backstory of serving the train station employees until the restaurant grew to be too popular and needed to move to the spot. They have kept with their train theme though. Portion sizes are very generous and the food is very good! Everything comes out nice and hot, and very flavorful! Definitely check it out, and the town of Glendale and the surrounding areas are a great rural area. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Visited with my wife, we had the appetizer sampler: fried dill pickles, okra and the house favorite, fried green tomatoes, it all tasted very good, my wife then order the L&N burger with onion rings and I has the Hot Brown with a desert of peanut butter meringue pie. Everything tasted wonderful, the service was good, old time type decor. I recommend. read more
2 years ago
Driving down I65 through Kentucky we wanted a home cooked type meal, no fast food. I heard about The Whistle Stop Cafe and it's on the exit where there is a huge manufacturing facility being built. Interesting to see such major changes. The restaurant is only a mile or so away from that. Historic looking little set of buildings. Friendly hostess and waitress. Everything looked delicious coming out of the kitchen. I was close to the door. We were seated in a cozy booth just for 2. I ordered the small version of the Hot Brown. It was covered in cheese sauce which was delicious but other restaurants use a mornay sauce (white) . My friend had catfish sandwich and fries. Both were crunchy and delicious. Give this place a try if your looking for something nicer than fast food with character and charm. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Fantastic meal. We started out with fried green tomatoes. ...crunchy and flavorful. My entree was country fried steak with mashed potatoes and lima beans. My husband ordered Icelandic cod with a side of coleslaw. Everything cooked to perfection. We finished out meal with coconut meringue and butterscotch meringue pie. Best service by our server Patty! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I have been visiting the Whistle Stop since I was a little girl. For good country cooking cooking you can't go wrong with anything you order. Some of our family's favorites include chicken tenders, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, broccoli casserole, and corn pudding. There is also a cute little gift shop in the front of the restaurant with barbecue sauces, candles, candy, toys, and assorted other items. If you are ever in the area, you should definitely plan to stop by! read more
7 years ago
Decided to take my mom to this restaurant because we hadn't been in a long time and used to really like it. It was sold from the original owners and we didn't know what to expect. This place opened up in 1975 as a quaint restaurant section in part of the hardware store that her husband owned. It was so popular that 4 years later, they sold off the hardware inventory to make room for more seating! They've been offering good ole southern cooking since the beginning. It's been featured in Southern Living, won best desserts in KY and the best non-franchise restaurant in KY!! My mom got the baked cod and loved it, but there was so much that she had to bring some of it home. I got their yummy meatloaf with tater tots! They bake their own little loaves of bread to start out with and brought us an ice-cream dessert because my hubby's birthday was the day before. Service was delightful and the entire experience was everything you'd hope for. There is the sweetest gift shop on the top level of the restaurant. Whoever does the buying for it does a superb job! We will be back. read more
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