Waffle Hut

A delicious breakfast spot in the downtown area of Paducah. Their "hook" is the Western themed…read moredishes (everything is named after a figure from the Old West, such as Annie Oakley, Billy the Kid, etc). But my husband went with the Three Little Piggies (bacon, ham and sausage gravy in an omelet) with a side of bread pudding mini waffles (these were AMAZING, especially with the cinnamon butter), and I ordered a couple of sides (bacon, hash browns and corn nuggets) which were all tasty and not overly filling. Be mindful if sitting in the back room because the floor has some unusual slopes and cuts, so if you're sitting in a booth watch out when you step down. Would come here again for breakfast in Paducah!

This was so disappointing. The place does have a dining room, but I was seated in a narrow space…read morefacing a storage area. There's nothing warm and cozy about the room-- just signs with smarmy platitudes like "if you don't like my cooking, lower your standards." Har har har. I was in for breakfast and chose a meat/eggs/side combo. The side choices are four different kinds of potatoes. I chose hash brown casserole because the other three items were fried, but what I got seemed a lot like fried hashbrowns with cheese stirred in. The eggs and ham on my plate were coated in what seemed like fake yellow butter substitute. Eggs were not fully cooked; the whites were runny. in all, not a great experience.

Two mini-2 Mini Waffles, side of bacon

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Mel's Diner

4.3(55 reviews)

4.6 mi

My husband and I stopped by for lunch and we had a great meal and great service. We will be coming…read moreback !

We just recently found this diner. They have awesome dishes, from breakfast to hamburgers. The…read moreservices are great. We try to go every time we're in Paducah. The only problem we have is the close at 1:00. So to eat we have to get there fast.

All the action.

Vegetarian omelet. Look at those fresh tomatoes.

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Kirchhoff's Bakery

4.6(248 reviews)

5.5 mi

An absolute must every time I'm in town for work. The food is an absolute hit, this folks never…read moremiss. Add in the fact that it's locally and family owned and it makes this an easy 5 star review. This would ALWAYS be my first choice on a place to recommend for lunch if you're out of town and looking. Don't pass this place up, you're missing out!!

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this delicious place until now. I have been coming…read morehere for years after discovering it on a photo walk around town during a festival. There are plenty of things to choose from but you're doing yourself a disservice if you don't try a pralines & cream bar. I have diabetes and always TRY to eat this slowly but it's one of those things that may be bad for the glucose but good for the soul. There are breads to choose from to take home, and you can ask for a sandwich from the deli while you're there. I plan to try a sandwich next time. The customer service is always A1 and the prices seem fair in comparison to others. I definitely recommend this bakery to anyone and everyone!

Dog Friendly

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Over/Under

4.1(107 reviews)

5.3 mi

Walked in and the place looked dead. The host told me to check out the upstairs. There were several…read morepeople up there and I sat at the bar. Pretty nice draft list and a few locals, which I always try to go for. The bartender recommended a wing flavor for me and I had the grilled chicken wrap with a hot honey sauce. It was very good and I enjoyed the spiral fries. They have a Guinness printer too. Very cool.

On our way through KY we looked for a place to get good chicken and the reviews and pics were…read morepositive. Unfortunately we were disappointed. Russell took our carry out order over the phone. Pickup is on the 2nd floor of the bar. The decor is all wood. The bartender collected my order and cashed me out. At first, I was charged someone else's bill, I'm glad I was paying attention. He fixed it snd I tipped him for his service. Our food was pipin hot when we open the containers. The Buffalo Chicken sandwich looks good and so did the wings in honey stinging garlic. Only the Buffalo chicken was seasonless. There was no flavor to it at all. It was a nice size of chicken breast, crispy and had fresh lettuce & tomatoes but that was it. The Cajun fries were ok. The wings were cooked well but the flavor was more Thai flavor than honey & garlic. Truly a disappointment as we ate it on the road so no options or recourse to return the meal because I sure would have.

Fried pickles!!!!!

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Rube's

3.2(14 reviews)

5.0 mi

Very small place, but warm and homie feel. From where we were sitting had a clear view of a very…read moreclean kitchen. Menu at first was a little daunting because it felt more like an alacart style. Food is fresh and hot. Service was friendly and accommodating. The collection of random coffee cups was the main selling point for us, and would strongly recommend if you're in the area to stop and try it. Very underrated and undiscovered place.

A group of five was not Greeted at the door. The tables had not been cleared so there was actually…read moreonly one place to sit. We had to clean one end off Justto be able to sit down. Almost every breakfast item on the menu Said served with biscuit and gravy or toast. Before the waitress took our order, she informed us they had no more biscuits and gravy. Almost every choice on the menu was served with gravy and biscuit or toast. We ordered two sausage egg sandwiches;one wheat one white. we only got wheat bread.Over medium eggs, one with hashbrowns one with American fries.. The sausage on the sandwiches was falling apart one sandwich add one egg the other one had two pieces. One order the food was cooked just as ordered. The other two were not cooked to request.. the eggs were not cooked and runny That person could not eat the eggs. We asked for three orders of wheat toast and two white. everyone got wheat bread. If the waitress would've smiled or at least been cordial, it might've been a better experience. Couldn't get a smile out of her for nothing. My water. A slight brown color that wasn't noticed until after I drank almost the whole glass. I guess for five of us to eat it was only $47. Very cheap service terrible cleanliness I give it a two. Overall experience 1.1.

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My coffee

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The menu is a horrible photocopy

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

2.5(74 reviews)

1.3 mi

The food was great, the service was even better!! Ms. Glenda was awesome! She was on top of things…read moreand took great care of me! However, their restrooms are horrible!! They smell of urine so bad you've got to wonder when the last time they were cleaned.

Took forever to get are food then it was over cooked. It was on Saturday around 6:00 it was…read moreprobably ten other people there. Very disappointing

6:30 am at Cracker Barrel, Paducah

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Bob Evans

3.5(50 reviews)

1.4 mi

Now let me tell you something, when you walk into a place at 8am craving a cheeseburger, you're…read moreeither making a bold decision...or the right one. And baby, I made the right one. I came in with a dream and left FULL of cheeseburger, and not just any cheeseburger. I'm talking juicy, flavorful, tasted like heaven itself. Like somebody in that kitchen knew exactly what I needed and delivered. Now let's talk about Denise, because she deserves her flowers. Absolutely fabulous, kind, funny, just the right amount of personality. The kind of waitress that makes your whole experience better without even trying. We love a queen who knows what she's doing. The décor? Oh, she's cute. Very modern farmhouse, very "I have my life together and bake on weekends." Clean, stylish, and super inviting. Now I do have one little note, and it's personal. My family owns chickens, so trust me when I say I KNOW that smell. And baby...there was a hint of chicken coop in the air the whole time. Not overpowering, not ruining the experience, just a little "hmm...not my favorite note." If you know, you know. But overall? Great food, great service, great vibes. Came in with a craving, left completely satisfied, and yes, I'd absolutely do it again.

I like their breakfast and also their spicy salads . A good…read moreclean choice for a family dinner.

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Pipers Tea & Coffee

4.8(124 reviews)

3.6 mi

This place is the best. Often go through Paducah while traveling. Serious loss to miss out on…read moreAmericano, Provencial Earl Grey, and savory scone. I am delighted to be in my way there. Service is great- moves along well. I greatly enjoy the larger location. Parking can be a challenge. Try it out! You will return.

Not for Coffee enthusiasts , but the Bourbon Vanilla Latte is Decent. If you decide to stop here,…read moredo yourself a favor and order the bourbon vanilla latte.. and that's it. It's a decent drink, but calling it proper coffee would be a stretch. The biggest disappointment is the lack of craft. Their machine pulls the shots for the "barista," meaning there's no real skill or artistry involved... just pushing a button. For us, this really takes away from the experience. As cortado lovers, we gave theirs a shot, and it was a complete miss. Watery, poorly textured milk, and no effort at all in presentation. To top it off, they don't even serve it in a proper cortado cup!! It came in a full sized cappuccino cup, which just looked ridiculous. We can't recommend this spot for anyone who appreciates well crafted coffee, but if you're in need of a quick caffeine fix and have no other options, the bourbon vanilla latte is the safest bet.

Shirley temple matcha

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Freight House

4.3(357 reviews)

5.5 mi

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The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I'm in…read morelove. My heart Melts when I eat here. ( pass through once a year ) It's the highlight of my culinary year The flavors are earthy simple and complex. All at the same time. Spices never overpower the intended mouth music. I wish I could dine here regularly.

I'm finally having a chance to review our visits to Freight House back in November!…read more My husband and I took a little trip to Paducah, and the main reason we chose this location for our vacation was Sara Bradley's restaurant Freight House. We both are fans of "Top Chef" and since her restaurant is within reasonable distance of home, we planned a trip around it. In fact, we made reservations for two nights in a row, to take in as much of the menu as possible! Between the two different days, we tried a number of appetizers, entrees and desserts. If I were to do this again the same way, I would do one day of apps and dessert and one day of entrees, just to spread things out a bit. What we ate: - Fall pickles: I enjoyed this, with the bit of chili heat, especially the cauliflower - Stuffed Mushrooms: I love mushrooms, and these blended creamy, sweet and hot with a filling of cream cheese, berry BBQ sauce and smoked jalapeno - Pistachio and herb chevre cheeseball: a fresh cheese enhanced by nutty and Herby notes - Smoked bologna: my husband's choice; very meaty and there was a lot of it - Spicy beer cheese spread: a very Midwestern feeling appetizer with tasty veggies and crackers Entrees: -Shrimp and grits: my choice: comforting southern food with lots of flavor - Duck fried rice: his choice: rich rice offset by more delicate vegetables - Sticky ribs: my choice: the pumpkin spice and coffee liqueur glaze worked well for a cozy, wintry meal - Braised pork shoulder: his choice; served with beans and cornbread, this was another hearty, comforting meal with a Southern twist. Desserts: - Winter creme brulee: this was my favorite, flavored with mulling spices, orange and pomegranate We also enjoyed a seasonal sorbet and the fall spice cake. We had the same server both nights, Elizabeth, who was good at making recommendations, and also staggering the small plates on our small table so we wouldn't be overloaded. Chef Sara was in house the second night, bringing dishes to tables. The setting is relaxed, not overly loud, with moody lighting. Overall, we would certainly return to Freight House!

Large Bottle of Sparkling Water

Deviled egg

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Fish dip app

Sissy's - A Sweet Shoppe

4.6(28 reviews)

4.5 mi

Sissy's - A Sweet Shoppe 613 Market St, Metropolis IL 62960…read moreAug. 16, 2023 Wednesday - 7:50 AM for breakfast 1 Adult Atmosphere - 5 stars Food - 4 stars Service - 3 stars Background - A pastry shop for breakfast, yes please. Atmosphere - Like most of downtown Metropolis they are located within an old building. They managed to keep the charm of the bricks alive and well with the modifications they needed to run their business. Food Drink - Large mocha, the temp was just right for drinking. The drink was a little chalky in texture. Pastry - No sure what they called it, the receipt states Danish/Pastries. I could go along with Danish. They should label the goodies. The blueberries where great, the pastry was a little over cooked. Service - My cashier was blah. Like she did not want to be here. Maybe cause I was not a regular, she seemed friendlier with them Future - Maybe on my next business trip.

Still a great place to have a nice treat, though their ice cream selection was a letdown. All they…read morehad were icky sugary flavors like Superman and a couple of berry flavors--no chocolate or mixes. Their coffee came in handy, and I had no idea they offer sandwiches. The folks here are wonderful and had smiles galore even with all the people coming and going during Superman Celebration.