Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (376) • $$

"This spot is legendary for a reason. On one side, you have an amazing selection of breads and pastries, and on the other, a cozy café perfect for brunch or lunch, complete with a small but thoughtfully curated alcohol selection featuring cocktails, wine, and beer. Heads-up: the café closes two hours earlier than the bakery, so plan your visit accordingly!Chocolate lovers, don't miss the pain au chocolat. It's buttery, rich, and pairs perfectly with a cappuccino. (I asked for a sprinkle of edible gold sugar glitter on my foam, because I am in the know--and now you are too!) If savory is more your style, go for the Jambon. Available first come, first serve with the other counter items, it's a quick fix. Featuring Broadbent ham on a mini baguette with farm-fresh butter, it's simple and decadent. For a seasonal treat, I tried the orange snowflake cookie. It was nice, but honestly, I'd recommend sticking with the gingerbread tiles. Sweet, spicy, and addictive. If you're in the mood for table service, check in with the host to sit inside or outside. On sunny days, the patio has a relaxed, European cafe vibe. On rainy days, grab a spot at the window counter for a moody cup of joe.The vibe is relaxed, yet buzzing. The staff is cool. The bread? Main character energy. It gets super busy on Fridays and Saturdays, so swing by when you have the leisure of time. You'll leave full, happy, and feeling a little dreamy."

JW Cafe & Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (156) • $

"Love this place! The freshness of everything is amazing. As for my favorite I can't choose between the cheese danish and the mocha bun. Once sold out that's it for the day so grab it early!Be aware, they get very busy in the morning. If you get an expresso drink, be prepared to wait."

Shady Lane Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (154) • $

"The food is excellent. Been going there about 8 years and love everything I've eaten. Have experienced two owners both of which are great! Place is clean and food is great!"

Wiltshire Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (145) • $

"I saw a review of this bakery on TikTok and decided to try it out. I loved everything about this bakery; the pastry and food selections, the customer service and the ambiance."

Cedar Grove Coffee House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (124) • $

"Cozy little Coffee/pastry shop located located off the Shepherdsville expressway exit right before all the commercial buildings. The location has a small inside area with tiny end tables and sofas that you can gather around and eat or drink your orders. They also have some picnic tables outside or if you are on the go they do have a drive thru area in the rear. It is a coffee and pastry shop but they do offer a surprisingly large and diverse sandwich/panini selection. Also for the yelp community if you check in you get a 5 percent coupon. So do not forget to check in!! I made my first visit here this morning and brought my oldest daughter and her best friend. My daughter and me got the ham egg and cheese Sandwich and her fiend for the bacon sandwich. The sandwiches were surprisingly pretty large. They had really good flavor for being a coffee shop sandwich which was a nice surprise. A tad bit on the greasy side but they were honestly much more than I anticipated getting from a place that is primarily a coffee shop. For drinks my daughter and her friend got a strawberry and mango smoothie. They both were huge fans. I got a double chocolate chip blended drink and it was great. Nice flavor and plenty of chocolate and chocolate chips. Almost needed a spoon to drink it because my chips kept jamming up in my straw. Service here was top notch as the girls behind the counter were very helpful in answering questions, polite and worked with a quickness. Overall we enjoyed our visit and I'm sure we will be back. My daughters friend lives in the area and they are already planning a return trip so I'm sure it will become a thing now whenever I'm picking her up or dropping her off from or to sleepovers. The drive thru is a nice touch. I would not expect a local coffee shop to have that. So I'll have to try that out next time especially if on the go."

Tag's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (115) • $

"This adorable, unassuming Cafe is worth the trip! They offer a pretty large menu, both breakfast and lunch with a wide variety. Plus. The specials are wonderful and the drink menu rivals any commercial place. Take time, sit outside and enjoy the weather. Wait staff is super friendly and the kitchen is fast. You're sure to find something you'll enjoy and something to come back for next time"

Maya Bagel Express

★★★★☆ 4.3 (114) • $$

"I had a bagel with cream cheese on an everything bagel today from this place. It was my first encounter with it and I really enjoyed it. The service was fine. The ambiance was nice and clean and my bagel was top-notch."

Orange Clover Kitchen & More

★★★★★ 4.5 (94) • $$

"The Orange Clover Kitchen catering company is fantastic! Rachel is the owner and she was so helpful. All the staff is so nice. We had a Christmas party and when other companies we got quotes from for the catering felt skimpy and high priced, Rachel assured us there would be plenty of food and that definitely was the case. A lot of leftovers to give away to the party goers as they left for the night. Oh, even the desserts were so good. The cake pops were a hit!Worth the drive to Jeffersonville for the cute little restaurant they have as well. I love the BLT sandwich with potato salad and the chicken salad sandwich was good too."

Front Street Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (118) • $$

"Best kept secret in the Cincinnati area. My fiancée and I came up here to New Richmond after seeing reviews for the restaurant. We ordered the 16 oz Ribeye special that was one of the best steaks I've ever had. Seared crust medium rare cooked to perfection! I'm biased with my steaks and this is "the best" cooked steak on the east side of Cincy. Homemade carrot cake was an added bonus with an in house pastry chef. Why are more people not coming to this place? Highly recommended!"

Kayrouz Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (86) • $$

"What a charming little spot! Smack in the middle of St. Matthews, Kayrouz is a blink and you'll miss it restaurant near Trinity.A friend and I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and it was a great decision. Service was fast and friendly and the food was delicious. We started with the Guacamole Louise which was so fresh and flavorful and the homemade chips were perfect. For my meal, I chose the avocado & brie sandwich with fries. The chicken was so tender and the garlic aioli was so yummy. The fries were not too thick and not too skinny-perfect for me. The portions are huge and I had enough for dinner that night.I will 100% be back!"

Swiftwater Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (80) • $

"BEST Coffee I desperately needed & refilled one Free to go. Delicious Bacon Egg Burrito & Biscuits & Gravy. Friendly staff, cozy & clean. Will def be back when we return from our Fla house to our Charleston house"

Corner Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (79) • $$

"Traveling south we stopped for gasoline and noticed this establishment, it was extremely busy! So we went in and the food was great. Since we were kinda in a hurry we ate lite. Three of us had the French toast with pork links. The French toast was great and the sausage was tasty. The other two guests had biscuits and gravy along with home fries. Both plates were empty so I'm assuming they liked their food as well.Service was casual, we were greeted and we placed our drink orders and meal orders immediately. The service was good, our server was polite and efficient.The ambiance was very casual as was the dress code. Everyone in the restaurant seemed happy the staff was friendly and the food was good.I'd definitely recommend the Corner Cafe"

The Bike Rack Bistro

★★★★★ 4.8 (57) • $

"Thank you Yelpers for directing me to this place. I was looking for a "soup and sandwich" place and not a commercial chain restaurant. This place fit the bill.It's a small place and have a variety of food from salads, to quiche to the soup and sandwich I was looking for.The soup they had was a Hoppin John. I had to look it up as I've never heard of it. Apparently I've been living under a rock. It's a soup with sausage, rice and beans in a delicious broth. Add it with a grilled cheese sandwich and it was a delicious meal. There's parking in the back and street."

Root-A-Bakers Bakery & Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (53) • $

"love this place! they have great food and amazing desserts. I have been here quite a few times and have never been disappointed :)"

Fine Arts Bistro

★★★★★ 4.7 (43) • $

"Always great food! I love that the chef is creative and always offering new specials. Service is generally great and much of the ingredients are local-always fresh!"

Alley Cat Cafe & Catering

★★★★☆ 4.4 (48) • $$

"Good food easy in and out with a cane! Been going for years a part of Middletown fiber."

Gracious Plenty

★★★★★ 4.5 (43) • $

"First time trying Gracious Plenty was for lunch on the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend - this place was busy! The food exceeded my expectations - I had the turkey wrap on a tomato tortilla. The turkey and the cream cheese spread were very good, but the tortilla itself was super flavorful - usually spinach or tomato tortillas are just green or red yet flavorless, but this one actually tasted tomato-y. I had fruit salad on the side, which really should just be called a fruit cup because it was just cut up fruit, no dressing or seasoning. Husband had the pear & blue cheese salad with shrimp added. He really enjoyed it, but the dressing was the low point - it's a vinaigrette that separates really easily, so it was hard to combine the layers in the little condiment cup it came in, which is important if you're a dressing dipper instead of a dressing pourer.I'm not sure if this is a Covid thing or an "everyone is short staffed" thing, but my wrap and other sandwiches were served on regular ol' paper plates like you'd buy for your family at Target. Husband's salad came in a clear to-go container with a large paper plate for him to move it to, which seemed a little odd as well.Despite a little bit of weirdness with the presentation, the food was really solid and VERY affordable. We would definitely return for a super casual lunch."

Solomon's Porch Cafe & Catering

★★★★☆ 4.2 (44) • $

"This a super neat little coffee house nestled in the quiet town of Wilmore KY. I love it I was pleased with my coffee selection, ( Fall in a Cup)! It was delicious! My breakfast sandwich was perfect! I also bought a piece of art that was on display and to my surprise the artist walked in! I had an opportunity to discuss the piece with her and to hear her process! Amazing time and I will return when I visit the area again!"

Gaunce's Deli & Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (51) • $

"I didn't order a whole lot from Gaunce's, but I did enjoy what I got. I got the chicken wrap and a brownie and both were very good. I could tell the ingredients in the chicken wrap were very fresh - fresh meats, veggies and grapes. I loved the combo of the banana peppers, cheese and fruit. A strange combo, but great flavors! I think their prices are affordable, but my only complaint was I wish there was a bit more meat on the wrap. If I'm ever back in Winchester I will be back, and I do recommend!!"

Clean Eatz-Louisville

★★★★★ 4.6 (36)

"I tried this spot. So glad I did! I ordered a bowl. I chose brown rice, salmon, broccoli, asparagus and corn and black bean. It was all made fresh. It was delish!! The staff and owner were super accommodating and full of knowledge. You order at the counter. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The kitchen is in open view and clean. I highly recommend this as you're go to quick stop pickup."

Great Harvest Bread

★★★★★ 4.5 (36) • $

"This sandwich is phenomenal! The soup was excellent too. The perfect amount of both soup paired with a sandwich! The muffuletta isnt on the traditional New Orleans muffuletta bread but that's totally okay considering how flavorful this is. It's a hit. Service was wonderful and the shop was full of all their breads and jams. My favorite sandwich shop in Owensboro KY."

Borsalino Cafe & Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (38) • $

"Ok, I'll admit I have a banitsa/burek problem that's been ongoing for at least a decade after I discovered it in a now defunct hole-in-the wall shop in the Highlands where it was simply called "cheese pie." I am completely helpless around it. If it's on a menu, there is 0% chance I'm not ordering it. It is the ultimate comfort food.That long preface now contended with, I stopped in this place to maybe grab a coffee and baklava with my 15 year old son who is too cool to generally offer words or expressions of interest, much less glee over damn near anything I introduce him to. Kid will eat everything and anything, but he's also happy spending $19 on five bags of Doritos and a 2 liter of Mountain Dew. BUT, he adored this place. He ordered an iced coffee and slurped it down like a frat boy playing beer pong. From my point of view, I was most impressed by the nugget ice, for I am a nugget ice connoisseur. So crunchy and satisfying. So obviously the iced coffee is a hit. I went to the bar (shocker) and asked the lovely lady working about a bitter liquor and tried this ridiculously weird but delicious amaro from Croatia that tasted like adult bubblegum. They had a bunch of weird booze and I'm excited to try many more.The burek though, once it was served, piping hot....oh myyyy. Huge portion. Buttery and crispy and delicate and just generally perfect. And the sauce, like a sour cream/tartar sauce/tzatiki? Well, I'd buy it by the pound and slather it on damn near everything - burgers, grilled veggies, who cares...it would just be a vehicle for that sauce that slays. We both liked it so much we ordered extra, scooping it generously on the burek, creating a fine hot/cold/sour/sweet/crunchy/soft combo that, well, now just writing this I feel like Pavlov's dogs drooling at the thought. We also also tried two sodas, one elderflower and one like a flat Coke with orange. Both interesting and hitting the spot vis-a-vis the salty fatty burek. (See pics)We got baklava to go. Son reported to have enjoyed it.The bill was $26. Seemed a little high, but in retrospect, maybe nah. A shot, an iced coffee, a very filling snack for two, two sodas and a baklava...made sense. And was well worth it for the experience. As a side note, you walk in and feel immediately transported into another world. You are no longer in Buechel. That is a huge part of the experience. Go here now. Don't be afraid to ask dumb questions, they will answer all of them with a little perplexion but with a gentle ease that mitigates your shyness and/or ignorance."

Central City Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (30) • $

"Everything you would expect from a Diners, Drive-ins or Dives! Great people, delicious food and an experience you can't get anywhere else! I had the meatloaf sandwich and it was AMAZING!! My family also had a BLT, grilled cheese, hot ham and cheese and open faced pot roast sandwich.... everyone enjoyed their food and left happy and full. My kids said that this place definitely earns 5 !!!"

1st Place Cafe

★★★★★ 4.9 (23)

"Visited this place for the first time this weekend. Went on Saturday and loved it so much I went back today. The chicken sandwich with homemade pickles is amazing. So are the fries. Food is made when you order so it's hot and fresh. Portions are huge. Service was fantastic. I see myself going there at least weekly from now on."

Java Jukebox Cafe & Eatery

★★★★★ 4.6 (25) • $

"In town for the weekend and randomly stumbled on this little gem. Great atmosphere, friendly service & the food was awesome. I had avocado toast with eggs and would definitely order again. Grandkids had the French Toast and in their own words it was Cinnamonny deliciousness. My Americano was bold and black just the way I like it. If you're in the area definitely give this spot a visit."

Purdy's Coffee Co

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)

"We had such a wonderful drive thru experience at Purdy's Coffee Co. I'm still thinking about it and smiling. The customer service was incredibly friendly and helpful to start with and who doesn't love a local coffee shop with drive thru when you're on the road?We ordered a variety of breakfast sandwiches including the turkey wrap along with a bourbon latte, chai tea and Americano. The bourbon latte was so good! Better yet, that it wasn't overly sweet. The drive thru process was swift and seamless once we figured out how to get in the traffic flow. The breakfast menu was quite extensive and fun with other sweet options like oatmeal bake and cinnamon rolls. Note that they also have a downtown location but it does not offer a drive thru (however, the facade is very charming!). Looking forward to future excuses to stop here when I'm on the road. Great work, team!"

Lunch Box Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (19) • $

"Mmmmmm, it was a great "MUNCH @ LUNCH," today !!!We got meals, & the complete meals were great !!! The iced tea was even great. I've frequented this eatery for breakfasts, but this "lunch munch" was OUTSTANDING!!!"

Cafe Shiraz

★★★★★ 4.9 (9)

"Very comfortable spot to have a coffee a d pastry a d Conti Plate the day ahead. We stoped in for a cappuccino but noticed they serve Turkish coffee something I look forward to trying next time, we tried the almond croissant which is always a plus at a coffee shop and the baklava, which was wonderful.Atmosphäre: very inviting very comfortable seating and extraordinarily clean. Service: very inviting very polite."

Clean Eatz

★★★★★ 4.8 (8)

"So I do a build your own bowl... the potatoes with spinach extra extra queso chicken and whatever I'm feeling that day. I don't know why but it's the potatoes and queso with the spinach that do it for me. I can do it with the salmon and still hits so good every time! First time ordering from this location as I usually get it from the Tinseltown location.So glad to have them on this part of town too!"

The Gourmet Café

★★★★☆ 4.2 (6) • $$

"Like the name, cafe! It's homemade sandwiches! Very good! Fair price! Our fav is the chicken salad! Big chunck of chicken with mayo, pecans and grapes! Yummy!! I want more just writing this! They have a very very very good chicken salad! If you love chicken salad sandwich, you have got to try this cafe! I love mine in a croissant, it comes with chips and pickle. You changed substitute chips with their cold salad! Great staff too!!! They have awesome tomato soup too! However, it is seasonal! They also cater! The don't really have a big selections of menu! So if you're looking for something light, this is the place! Oh, when you order your sandwich, remember to ask for a half sandwich. they aren't stingy with their sandwich meat, so you'll be full easily! Enjoy this place! Yelpers should try!"

Adrianne's Cakes & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"Adrianne's cakes & cafe is a dessert and cafe option in the Fairdale community of Kentucky just off National turnpike road. I actually came across there location during a light up Fairdale holiday event. They had a booth selling a wide variety of there goods. Me and the family got a good sampling. We ordered some cookies and fudge. I personally got a mint Bourbon fudge. Everything we tasted here had good flavor and was tasty. My mint bourbon was unique. I've had mint Chocolate and have had bourbon chocolate but never a mixture. It was good. Had a nice flavor and a nice amount of the bourbon taste as well. Overall they have some cool and unique dessert options that were tasty. I'm very curious to what there storefront cafe has to offer and have this on my to do list to return and check out."

The Cafe at Swope Toyota

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"Picked up two "to die for" desserts at Swope's Café made by Kathy, the general manager. Not only is she a gem to deal with personally, she makes fabulous desserts! The coconut cream pie and banana pudding are wonderful. She sent the banana pudding in a Corning Ware dish and both desserts sitting on a rimmed baking sheet to make them easier to carry. So thoughtful and trusts that her customers will bring things back! Both desserts are fabulous. The meringue, which was on both, is the best I can remember having. It also has held up beautifully in the refrigerator. Can't say enough about the food, her service and her desserts. There were six of us sharing the two desserts and there was little left the next day. All agreed they were fabulous. Highly recommend her desserts."

K-Lair

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (8) • $

"A tradition of greasy spoon, low-end dining aimed at a captive audience of college students.I ate at K-Lair (also sometimes called K-Hair) pretty often when I was at UK, because it was conveniently located right next to my dorm, or along the walk to class. I didn't eat there because it was good, it was always low-end institutional-grade food in a fairly utilitarian atmosphere. Okay, I'll admit I had a fondness for the chili dogs, and liked their French bread pizzas.Then, three years ago they tore down K-Lair (and Haggin Hall next to it) and built new expensive replacements for them. I had to be near campus for some business last month so I thought I'd go visit old K-Lair for nostalgia sake.The new K-Lair is larger, shiner and crammed with TV's and wi-fi antennae, and certainly looks more expensive. The food indeed was more expensive too from my time there (even accounting for inflation). Signs boasted of using local ingredients when possible. With the expensive contract that UK signed to outsource its food services, I thought maybe they'd nailed the K-Lair name onto some more upscale eatery.Also, the original K-Lair served breakfast, it was a popular place to stop on the way to morning classes to get a breakfast sandwich. This new place doesn't open until 11 AM and doesn't serve breakfast. Also gone were many of the old menu options. No more chili dogs, or French bread pizzas. A minimalist menu compared to the original K-Kair. Then I sat down with my burger and fries, my first one at K-Lair in well over a decade and took one bite. . .that same gummy, lukewarm meat, that same half-stale bun, the same boring crinkle-cut fries that I remember from the 1990's.It may be a shiny, expensive, glamorous new building, but it's the same old mediocre food being served there, just with more restrictive hours, a more limited menu, and no breakfast options."