Must-see restaurants in Kentucky

  • Kirchhoff’s Bakery and Deli

    Kentucky

    Five generations of Kirchhoffs have been baking here since 1873. The old-school deli is terrific for a big fat sandwich, maybe turkey pesto on focaccia,…

  • Wrigley Taproom & Eatery

    Kentucky

    Burgers, smoked salmon tacos, fried brussels sprouts and other refined pub dishes hit the rustic wood tables, with many ingredients coming from the chef's…

  • Doodles

    Lexington

    Breakfast fiends should head to this former gas station to fill up on scrumptious comfort food led by shrimp and grits (with green onion rémoulade and…

  • Pho Baa Lou

    Louisville

    This modern Butchertown hot spot specializes in Saigon street food, wafting pho (soup with rice noodles), banh mi sandwiches, and spicy noodle and rice…

  • The Post

    Louisville

    In gentrified Germantown, New York–style pizza by the slice, sub sandwiches and great spaces (sunny patio out the front, comfy bar in the back with 16…

  • Gold Rush Cafe

    Kentucky

    Admire the folksy lanterns, skillets, washboards and quilts that hang from the walls as you dig into your chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, omelets…

  • Village Idiot

    Lexington

    Hip young foodies descend for familiar dishes, but with a twist. Think duck confit and waffles, pulled pork mac 'n' cheese, or fried chicken eggs Benedict…

  • Railroad Drug & Old Time Soda Fountain

    Bluegrass Country

    Walk into Midway’s pharmacy and right away you’ll see the retro soda fountain, its twirly stools beckoning you to take a seat at the counter and polish…

  • Turtlelini’s Pizza and Pasta

    Mammoth Cave National Park

    Order at the counter and then grab one of the small tables to chow your pizza with red sauce, baked spaghetti, chicken alfredo and cheese-topped…