Across Kentucky, of the 319 cafes we list, 277 give a phone number and 153 have a website. 4 are branches of national chains — Panera Bread (2), Corner Bakery Cafe (1), Cosi (1); the remaining 315 are independent. By what they offer: 33 are tea rooms, 5 serve breakfast, 5 are bakery cafes. Most often named on their own websites: breakfast (21), lunch (19) and brunch (7). The longest-running is Cafe Patachou, in business since 1989. 4 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 cafes in Kentucky
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Happy Cow CafeColumbia
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2Mill House CafeFranklin
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3Golden LeavesRichmond
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4Please and Thank You FRANKLouisville
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5Press on MonmouthNewport
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6Avenue BrewBellevue
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7Beau's CafeLexington
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8Butlers Pantry Market and CafeCovington
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9Gift Box Tea RoomLexington
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10Grounded All Day CafeLexington
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single cafe are listed further down this page.
- Louisville61
- Lexington36
- Bowling Green11
- Covington8
- Owensboro7
- Richmond6
- Danville5
- Elizabethtown5
- Ashland4
- Florence4
- Frankfort4
Other towns in Kentucky
One cafe each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Corner Stone RestaurantAlbany
1114 N Cross Street, Albany, KY 42602
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Zoey’s CafeAllen
6511 Ky Route 1428, Allen, KY 41601-9463
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Grounds for Hope CafeAnchorage
11605 Hazelwood Rd, Anchorage, KY 40223
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Anchorage CafeAnchorage
11505 Park Rd, Anchorage, KY 40223
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Minnie Eats & Treats CafeAnnville
143 KY-578, Annville, KY 40402
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On-The-Go FoodsBardstown
900 Nutter Dr, Bardstown, KY 40004
Lunch · Salads · Sandwiches
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The Best Day Play CafeBardstown
1000 Granite Dr #1, Bardstown, KY 40004
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Marcella'sBardstown
225 N 3rd St, Bardstown, KY 40004
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Chocolat Inn & CaféBeattyville
1165 Highway 11 S, Beattyville, KY 41311
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Itz bitzBeattyville
Located at the 4-Way, Beattyville, KY 41314
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Capers CaféBeaver Dam
Beaver Dam, KY
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Avenue BrewBellevue
310 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY 41073
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Mrs. Teapots Tearoom and EateryBellevue
339 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY 41073
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Jo Jo's CafeBenton
423 E 12th St, Benton, KY 42025
Breakfast · Lunch
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The Cafe at Churchill'sBerea
100 Churchill Dr, Berea, KY 40403
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College Square Berea, KyBerea
108 Main St, Berea, KY 40403-6589
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Herb & WillowBerea
136 N Broadway St, Berea, KY 40403-1504
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The Cardinal Cafe & Crafts CenterBeverly
80 Queendale Center, Beverly, KY 40913
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Miss Merrifield's Tea RoomBloomfield
117 Taylorsville Rd, Bloomfield, KY 40008
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Happy Day Play CafeBrandenburg
518 Bypass Rd, Brandenburg, KY 40108
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PJ’s CaféBrownsville
1427 KY-259, Brownsville, KY 42210
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Rooted with SydBuckner
4411 Lagrange Rd, Buckner, KY 40010-9526
Breakfast
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Annie Ruby's CafeBurkesville
204 Courthouse Sq, Burkesville, KY 42717-7683
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Annie Ruby's CafeBurkesville
204 Court House Sq, Burkesville, KY 42717
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Living Vine Organic Cafe on WheelsCadiz
No Way Jose #1 Taqueria, 5728 Hopkinsville Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211-9714
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Main Street Cafe & BakeryCadiz
1939 Main St Ste C, Cadiz, KY 42211
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Freemans Kountry Korner KafeCampbellsburg
Campbellsburg, KY
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The Farmacy BarCampbellsville
325 E Broadway St, Campbellsville, KY 42718-2003
Locally owned
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Books n BeansCampbellsville
1 University Dr, Campbellsville, KY 42718
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Jeri's CafeClay
9109 KY-132, Clay, KY 42404
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Beehive CafeClinton
224 N Washington St, Clinton, KY 42031
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Happy Cow CafeColumbia
206 Dohoney Trce, Columbia, KY 42728
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Creative Play CafeCrescent Springs
2434 High St, Crescent Springs, KY 41017
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Wilder's CafeCrestwood
6408 KY-146, Crestwood, KY 40014
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Hardware CafeCunningham
7647 US Highway 62, Cunningham, KY 42035
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The Main CupCynthiana
105 N Main St, Cynthiana, KY 41031
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The Burley Market & CafeCynthiana
201 E Pike St, Cynthiana, KY 41031
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Cloud 9 CafeDavella
2960 Airport Rd, Davella, KY 41214
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O.T.'s CafeDixon
535 US Highway 41a South, Dixon, KY 42409
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BeansDry Ridge
21 Taft Hwy, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
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The Sunshine Spot Loaded TeasElkhorn City
251 W Russell St, Elkhorn City, KY 41522
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Salt & Light Cafe KYElkton
22 Public Square, Elkton, KY 42220
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The HiveErlanger
480 Erlanger Rd, Erlanger, KY 41018
Breakfast · Lunch · Brunch
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Soul Mates Cafe and GalleryEwing
1869 Ewing Rd, Ewing, KY 41039-8703
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Brewberry Coffee CoFort Mitchell
2498 Dixie Hwy Ste 1, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017-3010
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Mill House CafeFranklin
126 N Main St, Franklin, KY 42134
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Franklin ApothecaryFranklin
128 B N Main St Upstairs, Franklin, KY 42134
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Ky State Line Cafe & JamboreeFranklin
5950 Nashville Rd, Franklin, KY 42134-6998
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Cayce CafeFulton
340 State Route 94 W, Fulton, KY 42041-7536
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Fendfor Yourself CafeGarrison
Garrison, KY
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Upbeat CafeGeorgetown
117 N Broadway St, Georgetown, KY 40324
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WOW CaféGeorgetown
400 E College St, Georgetown, KY 40324
Salads
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Decadent Dog Curbside CafeGhent
404 Main Cross St, Ghent, KY 41045-8429
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The King's CaféGlasgow
101 E College St, Glasgow, KY 42141
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Fine Arts BistroGlasgow
143 N Public Square, Glasgow, KY 42141
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George J Ellis MercantileGlasgow
144 E Public Square #1, Glasgow, KY 42141
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Lite Side CafeGrand Rivers
2063 Dover Rd, Grand Rivers, KY 42045
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Boston Block CafeGrand Rivers
1880 J H O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers, KY 42045
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Railroad Country Cafe and General StoreGravel Switch
880 Gravel Switch Rd, Gravel Switch, KY 40328-9433
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Blue House CafeGreensburg
407 Columbia Hwy, Greensburg, KY 42743
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Seven LoavesGreenup
765 Ohio River Rd, Greenup, KY 41144
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Dogwoods CafeGreenville
112 W Main Cross St, Greenville, KY 42345
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Cattlemens CafeGuthrie
9169 Russellville Rd, Guthrie, KY 42234
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Cornerstone Community CafeHanson
27 Sunset Rd, Hanson, KY 42413
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Three Sisters CafeHardinsburg
230 S Main St, Hardinsburg, KY 40143
Lunch
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C & J CafeHardyville
698 Crail Hope Rd, Hardyville, KY 42746-7900
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JJ CAFÉHarlan
121 S Cumberland Ave, Harlan, KY 40831-2103
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Blackbird CafeHarrodsburg
225 S Main St Suite 100, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
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Sunny Daze Sunshine CafeHawesville
255 Court Square, Hawesville, KY 42348
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Coal River ExpressHazard
100 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701-9421
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Broken Spoke LoungeHazard
Hazard, KY 41701
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Magnolia Tea RoomHazel
306 Gilbert St., Hazel, KY 42049
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Sidewalk CafeHenderson
228 2nd St, Henderson, KY 42420
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DJ's CafeHenderson
2036 Madison St, Henderson, KY 42420
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Cairo Country CafeHenderson
13521 US-41 ALT, Henderson, KY 42420
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The Wandering Willow Book CafeHindman
1622 KY-160, Hindman, KY 41822
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Wrolen Pin CafeHodgenville
2533 Lincoln Farm Rd, Hodgenville, KY 42748
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Last hole cafeHodgenville
1175 Greensburg Rd, Hodgenville, KY 42748-8721
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Max CafeHopkinsville
1100 W 7th St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
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Miss Ida's Tea RoomInez
74 W Main St, Inez, KY 41224-9123
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Railroad CafeIrvine
206 Main St, Irvine, KY 40336
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Nina & Sons' CafeJenkins
10021 Highway 805, Jenkins, KY 41537-8188
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Sisters Tea CompanyLa Grange
3507 Lagrange Rd, La Grange, KY 40031-9751
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Beckys CafeLafayette
109 N Main St, Lafayette, KY 42254
Breakfast · Lunch · Brunch
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Natalie's Cafe' and CateringLancaster
230 Pine Crest, Lancaster, KY 40444
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shakes leichfieldLeitchfield
120 S English St, Leitchfield, KY 42754-1212
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Yadi's CafeLewisburg
113 S Main St, Lewisburg, KY 42256
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Emma's CafeLiberty
636 Campbellsville Road, Liberty, KY 42539
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Sweet Beans & ThingsLiberty
539 Middleburg St, Liberty, KY 42539
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Livermore CafeLivermore
605 Henton St, Livermore, KY 42352
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Love is Real Wellness CafeLondon
100 Bacho Way, London, KY 40741
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Masterpiece CafeLouisa
103 S Main Cross St, Louisa, KY 41230
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The Oak Ludlow, KYLudlow
602 Oak St, Ludlow, KY 41016-1320
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Louisville Tea CompanyLyndon
9305 New La Grange Rd, Lyndon, KY 40242
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MadCity Crafts DIY Studio and CafeMadisonville
101 Nebo Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431
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Rena Marie’sMadisonville
580 E Arch St, Madisonville, KY 42431-2106
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Blue Holler CafeMammoth Cave
7713 Nolin Dam Rd, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
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Marion CafeMarion
102 S Main St, Marion, KY 42064
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Rita Beth's CafeMayfield
802 E Broadway, Mayfield, KY 42066
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Kenton Stories with SpiritMaysville
11 W 2nd St, Maysville, KY 41056
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Parc CafeMaysville
35 E 2nd St, Maysville, KY 41056
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Porteous AcresMiddlesboro
2013 Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, KY 40965-2828
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The Cheddar Box CafeMiddletown
12710 Townepark Way, Middletown, KY 40243-2383
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Blend MiddletownMiddletown
12240 Shelbyville Rd, Middletown, KY 40243-1417
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Wonderland Book CafeMidway
117 E Main St, Midway, KY 40347
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Tami's Tasti Kitchen, LlcMonticello
1293 N Main St, Monticello, KY 42633-1902
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Ground On MainMorganfield
109 East Main, Morganfield, KY 42437
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Lil Sissy'sMortons Gap
102 Sycamore St, Mortons Gap, KY 42440-2028
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Backstreet CafeMuldraugh
116 S Dixie Hwy, Muldraugh, KY 40155-1010
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The Blend by AveryMurray
506 North 12th St Ste N, Murray, KY 42071
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Main Street Cafe, Pleasureville KyNew Castle
30 N Main St, New Castle, KY 40050-2537
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Press on MonmouthNewport
421 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071
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Sharky's CafeNewport
1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071
Breakfast · Salads · Sandwiches
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Westside CafeNewport
438 W 11th St, Newport, KY 41071
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Panera BreadNicholasville
621 Keene Centre Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356-1495
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Nicholasville CafeNicholasville
111 N Main St, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Locally owned
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Go CafePaducah
6000 Old US Hwy 45 S, Paducah, KY 42003
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Kitchens CafePaducah
905 Harrison St, Paducah, KY 42001
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The Rock CafeParis
3960 Lexington Rd, Paris, KY 40361
Since 2009
Family-owned
Breakfast · Lunch
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Pleasanton GoodsParis
902 Main St, Paris, KY 40361
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Churn & BrewsParis
202 Commerce Dr, Paris, KY 40361
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Park City CafePark City
21430 Louisville Rd, Park City, KY 42160
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Reality Tuesday CafePark Hills
1518 Dixie Hwy, Park Hills, KY 41011-2852
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Noah's CafePetersburg
2800 Bullitsburg Church Rd, Petersburg, KY 41080-9364
Lunch · Salads · Vegetarian
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Palm CafePetersburg
2754 Deck Ln, Petersburg, KY 41080-9328
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Colonel Roosters - Scones n' Bean HausPewee Valley
220 Mt Mercy Dr, Pewee Valley, KY 40056
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GRAZEPikeville
502 Town Mountain Rd, Pikeville, KY 41501
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Crowley's Country CafePine Knot
1936 KY-2792, Pine Knot, KY 42635
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Lizzy B's CafePrestonsburg
Prestonsburg, KY
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Tasty FOOD CAFEPrinceton
272 W Green St, Princeton, KY 42445
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The 502 Bar & BistroProspect
10401 Meeting St, Prospect, KY 40059
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Prospect CafeProspect
9550 US Highway 42, Prospect, KY 40059
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Sweet Sadie's Doggie BoutiqueRadcliff
566 Congress Dr, Radcliff, KY 40160
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Car Guy CafeRadcliff
Radcliff, KY
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Missy's Out Of The Way CafeRaywick
880 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Raywick, KY 40060
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Dragonfly Outdoor CafeRussell
501 Ferry St, Russell, KY 41169-1777
Woman-owned
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The Giving PlateRussellville
281 E 4th St, Russellville, KY 42276
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Guac & RollRussellville
149 McDougal St, Russellville, KY 42276-6702
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Mrs Janey's HouseSacramento
530 Main St, Sacramento, KY 42372
Soups
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Simply Southern CafeSalem
823 E Main St, Salem, KY 42078-8036
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Paradise Point Market PlaceScottsville
10300 New Glasgow Rd, Scottsville, KY 42164
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Bucky's CafeScottsville
1600 Bowling Green Rd Ste A, Scottsville, KY 42164
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McKinley's CafeShelbyville
615 Main St, Shelbyville, KY 40065
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Nutrition PlaceShelbyville
1661 Midland Trail Shelbyville, KY 40065, Shelbyville, KY 40065
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Isaac's CafeShepherdsville
1701 Clermont Rd, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Soups
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QzoneSomerset
1990 Oak Hill Rd, Somerset, KY 42503-4809
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River Bend Café & MercantileSomerset
25 Sandy Gap Rd, Somerset, KY 42501
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Taylormade CafeSomerset
370 US-27, Somerset, KY 42501
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The Tea RoomSonora
107 Broadway St, Sonora, KY 42776-9773
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Corner CafeSouth Williamson
275 Southside Mall Rd C10, South Williamson, KY 41503
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At the CrossSpringfield
200 Lincoln Park Rd, Springfield, KY 40069-1304
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Blue Bird CafeStanford
Stanford, KY
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Cafe At Main StreetTaylorsville
125 Settlers Center Rd, Taylorsville, KY 40071
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The Tea CupTaylorsville
37 E Main St, Taylorsville, KY 40071
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Panera BreadUnion
9085 US Hwy 42, Union, KY 41091
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Spark Community CaféVersailles
175 N Main St, Versailles, KY 40383-1272
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2 Sisters Tea Room & Gift ShopVine Grove
205 W Main St, Vine Grove, KY 40175-1304
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Family's Main Street CafeWalton
104 N Main St, Walton, KY 41094
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Star CafeWest Point
401 South St, West Point, KY 40177
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Knock On WoodWestport
7001 Main St, Westport, KY 40077
Breakfast · Sandwiches · Soups
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Wilderness CafeWestview
6165 S Highway 259, Westview, KY 40178
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Moonbow CafeWilliamsburg
7351 KY-90, Williamsburg, KY 40769
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MoonStruck LLCWilliamstown
147 N Main St, Williamstown, KY 41097
Breakfast
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The Daily Grind CafeWilliamstown
106 Paris St, Williamstown, KY 41097
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Solomon's Porch Cafe & CateringWilmore
111 E Main St, Wilmore, KY 40390
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Global CaféWilmore
420 W College St, Wilmore, KY 40390-1057
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Lucky Dog CafeWinchester
26 N Main St, Winchester, KY 40391
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Graze - Market & CafeWinchester
150 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester, KY 40391
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