Wagner's Pharmacy

Wagner's is over 100 years old and is part of Louisville. With its proximity to Churchill Downs and the fairgrounds, it welcomes several visitors. If you have a student at UL, Wagner's is close by university as well.This divey diner covers all areas of the walls with photos of winning horses and events at the track. Seat yourself at one of the several tables and during the better weather there's also a large patio.Breakfast and lunch all day. I got the superfecta breakfast platter with eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes and pancakes. The pancakes were so good! It's hard to find a good pancake in Louisville and these had a bit of sweetness in the batter. Solid coffee too.Other family members enjoyed the bratwurst sandwich, onion rings, burgers, fries and chocolate milk. We can't wait to return because there's so much more to enjoy. Service was friendly and family-like. We enjoyed talking to the staff and later browsing the gift shop. If you're visiting there's plenty of reasonably priced items to pick up as gifts.Come enjoy part of our city's history!

If you're looking for a classic diner experience with hearty American breakfasts and lunches, this iconic spot near Churchill Downs has been serving up delicious meals since 1922. A favorite for locals and visitors alike, it's the perfect place to fuel up before or after a day at the track. The menu is packed with comforting, no-frills options. I never stray from the Exacta Platter--always cooked to perfection--while my husband swears by the biscuits and gravy, a true Southern staple done right. The portions are generous, and they serve drinks in impressively large glasses, whether you're hydrating with water or sipping on a soda. The friendly service makes every visit feel like home, and the vintage Derby photos lining the walls add a nostalgic charm, connecting you to the history of this Louisville treasure. Whether you're a first-timer or a regular, this is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates a solid diner-style breakfast in a historic setting.

A classic Louisville staple. They released a prototype sticky bun. I must say, they need to put it on the menu. Service is great as always. Still giving that old school diner atmosphere. You know what to expect good common folk food. Absolutely, fantastic.

Pretty good place. Service was just a normal diner type style & same with the atmosphere. The place was packed around lunch time & they still seemed to keep everybody content. Nothing fancy but I think it's a place to check out being so close to Churchill downs & a pretty well known place in the area.My salad wasn't bad & the grilled chicken on it had good flavor. The dressings are the single package Ken's brand & I went with ranch & a little drizzle of Italian.

I am ashamed to confess, I've lived here 44 years (i.e., my entire life...not giving some deathbed confessional after settling down here after decades abroad or anything)...and I just visited this Louisville institution recently. This is a failure I will need to atone for with many future visits. Just a great place.Lot of history here, as the photos lining the walls will attest. Right across the street from Churchill Downs, many racing folk have made their way to this spot over the years for classic diner style breakfast and lunch. So, it's pretty cool to step into history when you visit here.Food is excellent diner fare. Strong breakfast lineup, quality burgers, hearty sandwiches (ribeye is tender, juicy, and just plain delicious), good daily specials (I'm partial to fried fish Fridays). The kind of place I wish there were more of out there.Service is friendly and efficient.If you're in town for some horse races, drop in. If you're in town for something else, do the same. And if you're like me and live here, get over there for some good grub, and repeat the process!

Decided to stop for a breakfast bite at Wagners after morning works at Churchill Downs. Had biscuits and sausage gravy. Not that good. How does this Yankee make it better than any I've had in Kentucky. It's the rep and the history, that brings people in, especially Derby week, but I might be over it.38

It was ok. It was freezing inside because outside was colder. We sat by the grill and it was cold. The food wasn't bad but none of it seemed home made. I saw pre made patties go into the fryer for the chicken fried steak. Oh well!

I really don't like giving out 1 Star, but when service is this bad, I just have to. Visited Wagner's over Memorial Day Weekend because we all decided to go to the race tracks and this was supposed to be the place for breakfast/brunch beforehand. It started off so promising with the 6 of us including a baby was sat right away. And that is where it went down hill. We waited for about 10-15 min before our server came by to take our drink order. She returned with our drinks, we gave her our food order, then we didn't see her for over an hour!!! No FOOD, no Server, no one letting us know what was going on. We were very tempted to just get up and leave.When the food finally came out, no apologies for taking long, nothing. And unfortunately, the food wasn't good enough to offset the bad service. So I can say that I did visit Wagner's, but I seriously doubt that I'll ever return.

What a delicious surprise! We stopped on our way to Churchill Downs. I have heard stories and watched clips of people eating here but I never stopped in. Oh my goodness I have missed the best breakfast I've ever had! The food was amazing, I had two eggs sausage home style potatoes tomatoes and biscuits! I'm not a big eater but I finished my entire plate...it was delicious! My friends had similar breakfast dishes and everyone was happy with meals. The food was so so good!The service was great. Our server approached our table in a timely manner got the drink orders and promptly returned to take our orders. He was fast and friendly and our food was delivered to the table exactly as we ordered it! He came back twice to check on us and refilled our drinks. He was very good.The ambiance is unreal! Posters and pictures of former guests and famous horses and jockeys cover the walls along with newspaper articles!It's a maze of derby history.Wagner's will now be my official breakfast eatery, nothing in the area comes close to the delicious food friendly service and great atmosphere. I felt so comfortable!Oh they do have a gift shop with a great selection of derby merchandise!I highly recommend you give Wagers a try..you will not regret it!

Finally had an opportunity to visit this local landmark, established in 1922. I've seen it highlighted every year at Derby time as being a well-loved and well-visited hot spot located near trackside with a well-documented history. We were easily able to be seated for a Friday lunchtime group of 8. The place was fairly busy and bustling with customer traffic. Menu consisted mainly of the good homemade diner standards that one would typically expect -- fried or cold bologna, chili, vegetable beef soup, Patty melts, tuna and chicken salad on toast, and hot brown. There are also several daily and weekly specials. I tried the cup of chili and half of a chicken salad sandwich, which came with a side of chips, all under $10. Great value, great quality, and great flavor. Our waitress and other waitstaff were extremely friendly and nice. Size of our party hindered a fast food timeline, but it's nice to slow down sometimes, so no complaints here.Walls were covered in every imaginable available spot to display news articles, horse shoes, bridles, and photographs. It was fun to wander around to look at all of the memorabilia and there is a gift shop area near the back parking lot entrance doors to grab souvenirs. This will be a fun place to visit again just to soak up more of the history and enjoy a homemade meal.