Milk & Honey

This was my first visit. I have heard so many good things from friends so I was excited when I was making plans to meet a high school classmate for lunch after not seeing her for 52 years. We both got the Reuben sandwich. She got fries and I got potato salad on the side. It was a delicious sandwich. Lots of cheese, sauce and corned beef. On well-griddled marble rye. But the star for me was the potato salad. It was nice and saucy. I love mustard in my sauce and there were tons of dill pickles in there. This is a beautiful historic building with brick walls and they have colorful barn quilt patches behind their counter. It's casual. You order at the counter and they deliver to the table. Staff were friendly and happy. Business was brisk on this Saturday lunch.

Great and affordable small town breakfast joint!We have some friends who moved here recently so now we have an excuse to visit this place. The inside is spacious and open. The menu is a mix of traditional breakfast fare plus some more trendy items (I believe with a seasonal menu).It was a low key, friendly, and comfortable which is exactly what I love about small town brunch places.I got the Reuben and while I overall enjoyed it, it needed more corned beef to sauerkraut ratio. The corned beef was more gristle-y than I would have liked too. The sweet potato cubes were good! Some other people in our party got the burger with their crazy thick steak fries and that looked way more appealing than what I got.The coffee station was good and no frills.Would be back and probably try something else!

what a breakfast find. upon walking in you are promptly greeted at the counter where you order. the menu is explained and the daily specials were presented. we all opted for breakfast. 1) kids pancakes + side of breakfast sausage | the pancake is huge and cooked perfect. hot, fluffy, little crisp and the butter and real maple syrup was a delight. the sausage was great (and generous) and even better with the maple syrup.2) Eggs Benedict. they do it a little different. it was (3ea) halves of an english muffin with real ham and slice of tomato on each one along with fresh salad greens and a drizzle of balsamic. On top they add a fried egg (they do not poach....it is scrambled or fried) and topped with hollandaise. everything just paired well with the balsamic and yolk and hollandaise. I would definitely get this dish again.Note their has browns is heavenly. crispy brown on the outside and soft on the inside and generous portion.My only draw back would be the coffee. it is not a great quality cup of coffee. Ok, but not great.I will definitely make this a go to spot whenever I am in Harlan.

I've been following this place on FB for awhile now. Just never had the right time to stop in and try these amazing looking dishes until now! Why did I wait so long? I did a take out order(conveniently ordered online). Able to pick up on my lunch break. Looks like a cozy, friendly atmosphere to eat. I ordered the special- B.L.L.T! WOW! I probably would've licked the container it came in so good. Sourdough bread- toasted and indescribably delicious! Never had anything like it. Perfectly complimenting the sandwich was a spicy mayo and cheese (I wonder if the spicy mayo was made in house?) I ordered a side of house fries. Lightly crisp, seasoned, sliced tater! I'm pretty pumped to try more from here! And it will be real soon!

For a vegan visiting a small town it's a great find to have multiple vegan options. I had the beet & bean burger and it was delicious. My wife enjoyed her cheeseburger while heard good reviews on the wrap, Ruben and quinoa bowl (although the brussel sprouts were a little burnt). I've had this before without the egg and was very good although a little oily in my opinion. Great place to go to and love their new location. Great ambiance! Service was very quick and staff were very friendly. One of my favorite restaurants in the area and thank you for the vegan options!!! 5!!!!

We are full time travelers and while staying in our RV at one of the State Parks in Iowa we needed to do a little grocery shopping in the town of Harlan.Decided to have lunch and found this cute little restaurant in the historic downtown. The Milk and Honey restaurant is housed in a historic refurbished building. The decor is kind of a farm house that make you feel comfortable and welcomed.They are part of the Farm to Table stating they use as much local farm products in their meals as available. Specializing in Breakfast, brunch and lunch.We ordered at counter and took our seats in one of the two dining rooms.I chose a chicken sandwich and was given a choice of sides, I chose Brussel Sprouts. (I love them)The veggies where very fresh, the chicken breast was thick and well grilled. It could have used more seasoning. (I like strong flavors)The sautéd Brussel sprouts brought on the strong taste with a nice seasoning sauce.Husband picked a breakfast burrito, which was huge and packed with a mix of egg, bacon and hash browns.The portions from both our meals were so large we had another out of them. All in all good experience including small town friendly staff.

This was my second visit. Loved the food, loved the decor, loved the historic building (where I had not been before). Then I went to the counter to ask a question and the man yelled at me. Yelled at me for having the temerity to ask a product question, outside of rush hour, politely, while waiting til he finished his conversation. For context, there were about 6 parties and the place seemed to be well-staffed.I''m not a wilting little flower but can find another place to eat where they don't yell at me. Stars for the food.

This is my second time ordering from this location. The potato's weren't seasoned well, although they had a lot of pepper! I had requested to have green pepper and onions added to the potatoes, but that didn't happen! The half smoke was a little overcooked as well. The biscuit and eggs were OK.

What more can one say..........Superb quality breakfast and lunch menu, perfectly prepared, with wonderfully spiced and flavored ingredients, served in a beautifully restored historical building enclosed restaurant space, just across the street from the even more historical Shelby County Courthouse Square, with its gorgeous limestone and pillared courthouse building facade. This is far and away better than any typical Midwest country food venue!Sophisticated preparations deserving of any of the very best big-city venues, using very fresh ingredients sourced from local farms and gardens, most organic. Staff delightfully friendly and easy-going. Space, tables and serving gear absolutely clean and shiny. Take it from one who has been blessed with some 40 years of being able to partake of the very best in food in restaurants around the world. You will be back.......if only to be further benefited by prices hardly half what one would pay in any big city. But it is the superb food, partaken in a low key and delightful setting, that will entice you frequently back.

We were visiting from out of town. We had dined at Milk & Honey at a different location a few years ago, and were happy to find its new location. What a great space. The food was really good the muffins were still warm from the oven. I can't tell you how happy we were to have a great breakfast in a great space instead of suffering with stale muffins and Cheerios at the hotel we were staying at.