Driving from St Louis to Nashville, Paducah was a good place to stop for lunch. This Cafe and bakery was wonderful. Great service and super hand crafted food. Had the fried green tomatoes Sammy and the beef veggie soup. Both excellent as was the side fruit salad. Parking is right outside. It's ten minutes from the interstate but worth the detour. And you'll be able to say you've been to Paducah. read more

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Such a cute little find. We stopped in on a roadtrip for lunch. Everyone enjoyed their meals!

Love this restaurant! Never disappointed in food or service. Consistently a positive experience.

My mother and I went to Artisan Kitchen yesterday for lunch during our quick visit to Paducah for the quilt show. I had the chicken and dumplings soup which came with homemade croissant. All the wonderful carbs! You could definitely tell the dumplings were homemade as well. It was a great soup for a cold day. While I really enjoyed the food, there were a few environmental issues that really need to be addressed. Just approaching the restaurant there really wasn't a clear entrance. We ended up walking into the bakery area after passing by what turned out to be the restaurant door. During my meal I saw a number of other people so the same. Second of all, it was freezing! While it was a chilly day outside, the air conditioning was going full blast. When we brought up the issue with the wait staff the air was turned off immediately. But 20 minutes later it was going full blast. Directly on our table. The other things that really brought it down a star for me was just how closely the tables are grouped against the wall. It was fine when there was someone every other table. Unfortunately, two ladies sat next to my table and I could literally hear ever word of their entire lunch. This in turn made it hard to enjoy my lunch! While the restroom location is awkward (through the kitchen area) the signage is well located and the restrooms are clean. I like the mural they are working on! I found it (a little too) convenient the bakery is attached to the restaurant. I bought a slice of the mudslide cheesecake, which was served to me in a plastic to-go container even though I was eating it in the restaurant. I think they should definitely have a few slices of cheesecake in to-go containers but also keep a few slices to be plated for restaurant patrons. The cheesecake was the perfect amount to split because it was so rich. Will I return? If I'm in town for lunch When? Thursday April 27th Why? Yelp reviews + locally owned read more

This is hands down the beat sandwiches we have ever had. The sides are excellent as well as the desserts. If you have not eaten here you are missing out. read more

Artisan Kitchen - Diners Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

CCHS class of '83 hired Artesian Kitchen to cater our 40 class reunion. The food was delightful. We had plenty of food for the number of plates we bought. We were thankful for all the great choices for our vegetarians as well as our meat eaters. The salads were tasty and arranged beautifully. The meat was tender and well flavored. My favorite, of course, were the tiny desserts. The staff was friendly, accommodating and had impeccable service. We want to thank you for catering our event. We loved it. read more

Loved it. I got the Three Little Pigs. It was pork 3 ways with a apricot/apple chutney on housemade roll. A side of cranberry slaw and potato salad. It was extremely tasty. I really want to go back when we are in Paducah. read more

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Excellent food and service. We stopped on way back to st louis from vacation. It was a few minutes off the highway and well worth it. Gluten-free free bun available for sandwiches and my turkey club was good. Gluten-free free cookie was also good. They have a great menu, atmosphere, and great staff. Prices are also very reasonable. read more

This the best lunch I've had in Paducah. However passing through the bakery and the smell of butter wading in the air is a trap. A way tasty trap read more

Passing through Paducah and stopped at Artisan Kitchen based on Yelp reviews. Oh my gosh! The 3 Little Pigs is the best sandwich I've ever had! Soft bread, flavorful pork and fantastic apple apricot chutney all came together awesomely. Side of cranberry walnut slaw and tomato basil soup. Topped it off with mojito ice tea. Desserts looked fantastic as well. Took that home for later! read more

Artisan Kitchen - 3 pigs sandwich, tomato soup, mojito ice tea and cranberry walnut slaw. All incredible! - Diners Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Wonderful food. Tempura Tangier's sandwich just the right amount of crunch. The coleslaw was the bomb. We were just passing through to the quilt museum and were fortunate to find the place for lunch. Every thing we had, soup, sandwich, sides and dessert was done with care. Would go back without question. read more

My husband says he'll come back here. Interesting and innovative salads and sandwiches featuring southern style with a twist. Casual service but just as attentive as you would want. A table next to us was filled with firefighters so I guess they like it too. read more

Soooo good. Amazing bakery with cakes cookies bread and so much more. Great lunch spot too

Wow~ what a beautiful looking lunch and the flavor was even better!!! We only could eat half of what was served, yes we took the rest to go and enjoyed it later. What a lovely place to go! Take your friends and enjoy! Perfect for a girls lunch out! Their desserts also looked wonderful yet we were too full, next time! Nice addition to Paducah! We will return next time we are in town. read more

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First time customer will definitely be back. The food was great, the service was outstanding and the ambience was inviting. I highly recommend it. read more

Absolute yum. BLT with thick slab of perfectly cooked bacon served with freshly fried green tomatoes, delicious tomato soup, and a Greek salad with roasted Turkey. Real food, generous portions and then there is the bakery... OMG. This is our favorite when we visit Paducah, on top of that, the staff is lovely. read more

So delicious - we've eaten here four times and bought prepared casseroles and desserts to take home. Food and service are perfect. The people who work here are welcoming, kind, and gracious. All of the food is top notch. We love the BBLT, chicken or tuna on croissant, soups, and salads. read more

Me and my husband stopped by this place on the way to Grand River for a weekend. I had tomato basil soup and Tempura Tangler sandwich. My husband had catfish sandwich and potato salad. Food was delicious. We also bought a chess bar to go. It was good as well. Sorry no pics. By the time I realized that I didn't take pics, my plate was half empty lol. Definitely a place to try in Paducah. read more

We needed to eat lunch in Paducah as we were traveling from St. Louis to Nashville. We wanted to try a locally owned restaurant and skip the chain options. This place is amazing!!! We tried the Three Pig Sandwich and the Southern BLT (fried green tomatoes ON the sandwich). Both so good! On the way out we picked up some lemon and Black Forest bars from the bakery case. We will definitely be back the next time we're traveling through!! read more

I give this place a 5+ rating! We just happened upon it while out and about on a rainy day from the lake. We each had Chili, hot ham & Pimento cheese, Turkey Club & Turkey Cranberry salad sandwich. Cookie, Carmel French Vanilla cake & the blueberry crumb topping pie. All was over the top delicious! We will return if in town! read more

LOVE Artisan Kitchen! The staff here is some of the nicest. The bakery items are delicious AND gorgeous. You'll definitely impress a group if you bring one of their cakes to a birthday. Also love the hot brown, a southern classic! Really great spot. read more

Their website lists "vegan/vegetarian options" which is very far from the truth unless you want a salad of raw vegetables. All bread has an egg wash, and most things are buttered or battered, so very little fits this description. 3 stars because my waitress was very helpful to come up with at least something I could eat. My meat-eating friends really enjoyed their meal. I think A.K. should remove this from their website or at least come up with (come one, it's not that hard, its 2019) some vegetarian options which can also be made vegan. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for options. read more

Very nice restaurant! Went with a large group and received excellent service. And the tapas were great! However, we ordered the paella and I was very disappointed. For how much you pay, you would think there would be enough for more than one person? read more

We followed other reviews and were not disappointed. It was all good - soup, sandwich, salad. We didn't have room for dessert but everything in the bakery looked tempting! read more

We walked in the bakery door instead of the café door, and it took awhile to make it past the deli cases filled with delectable looking treats. We ate lunch first. Hubby had the special of the day, a pulled pork sandwich with Asian slaw (contains peanut butter--the server said, but couldn't taste it) on a weird bun with broccoli salad. I had a chicken salad sandwich with potato salad. Everything was interesting and good with generous portions. So we had to get our desserts to go, which gave us an excuse to buy a few more (for later). The pecan pie bar was excellent, as were the cookies. One waitress was all there was, and she was really moving as the place filled up. read more

Very good food. We dropped by for lunch on a Saturday. Their sandwiches are homemade and delicious. Large assortment of baked goods. read more

Artisan Kitchen - Brie BLT with pasta salad - Diners Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Life-changing salads! We had the kale & quinoa salad with salmon, and the autumn salad. The kale salad was perfectly flavored and creatively composed. The autumn salad's bacon bits and creamy maple dressing were standouts. And both salads came with an amazing croissant. Friendly service and the flavors of the food made this place amazing. read more

I always make it a point to stop in at Artisan Kitchen whenever I'm in the area for work. I've tried several different things on the menu, and I've never had a bad experience. Their ingredients are always very fresh and flavorful. Service is always excellent. One of the best restaurants in Paducah. Bonus: they have amazing deserts as well. read more

Amazing food! Great service! Had the BLT with fried green tomatoes. A bakery to die for with a HUGE selection of cakes, candies, cookies, pies, etc. The triple chocolate cookies are the best I've ever tasted. Highlight recommend a stop here for lunch or dinner, and of course dessert! read more

This is THE BEST place to eat in Paducah. You can tell that thought for flavor goes into their food!! Delicious meal from start to finish! Delicious desserts to go with delicious food!! read more

On a mission for something sweet, I stopped here and purchased cookies. The blood orange and cranberry cookie turned out to be my favorite. Such a unique combination of sweet and slightly tart, this soft, flavorful cookie melts in your mouth! After my initial visit, I made several stops here throughout my short stay just for those blood orange cookies! read more

Here in Paducah to buy a car and found Artisan Kitchen on Yelp. Hands down DELICIOUS! Got the tender melt sandwich with tortellini pasta. Everything is made onsite. The sandwich was SO GOOD we both were glad we found this gem. Had dessert as well from the sweet shop. The bourbon pecan pie was great with more than a hint of bourbon. We're in KY after all! Also tried the chocolate caramel truffle brownie. So rich and delicious. Jacob took great care of us. People of Paducah - don't miss out! read more

Happily a friend and I happened on this amazing cafe when visiting Paducah. The food was outstanding, as was the service. Thank you Sonya for making an exceptionally delicious meal even more enjoyable. My only complaint is that they don't have a location in St. Louis :0( I will absolutely go back to this restaurant when I'm in the area later this year. Go! You won't be disappointed. read more

This place is such a gem! I travel to the Paducah area often for work and feel so jipped that it took me this long to discover it. Such a fresh and innovative menu! The menu consists mainly of salads and sandwiches but don't let this keep you away! These are no ordinary salads and sandwiches! Don't forget to walk over to the bakery side for a huge selection of homemade cakes, pies, cookies, etc to complete the experience! read more

Great place! Every time I am in the area for work or have appointments on that side of town I always try and stop in to try out something new. This is just my 3 rd time trying it but I absolutely recommend this place and any of the sandwiches are great with a touch of class also! read more

So i picked up my strawberry cheesecake today and to my great surprise. The cheesecake looked great and tasted even better well worth the price it's huge and could feed 8-9 people. The cheesecake is rich yet light and full of flavor and the Grahamcracker base has a buttery finish. I will recommending this cake to everyone including random peeps that's how good this cheesecake is. Now i don't have to drive a cheesecake factory anymore it's right here in town boom read more

Our family stopped here on a trip between Nashville and St. Louis. The food is delicious and unique, a lovely change from fast food on a road trip. However, the best part was being invited to watch one of the bakers (Frank) make hoagie rolls. He explained each step and even gave our daughters 5 and 8 a small ball of dough, so they could follow along. Thanks for helping us make a wonderful memory! read more

My sister and I were visiting Paducah and had our first meal in town at this lovely restaurant! Fun and friendly service, very cute atmosphere and delicious food! Couldn't ask for anything more! Thanks for welcoming us so warmly, we will surely be back next time we are here! read more

Love this place. Very good gourmet food and desserts! Great food for catered events too!

We chose to go to Artisan Kitchen and let me tell you I LOVED it! I would spend every meal of my trip here if I could! My Mamaw even asked what time they closed as she was wanting to come back for dinner. (They close at 2:00pm on Saturdays by the way.) The ingredients were fresh, the menu inventive, the staff was lovely and the food was delicious! I ordered the portobello brie sandwich with tortellini salad. My Mamaw ordered the turkey cranberry sandwich with a side of fresh fruit and my Mom ordered the fried green tomato sandwich with fresh fruit. After we finished eat we were told we could venture through the doorway into the bakery for dessert... GO GET THE DESSERT!!! I ended up with a chess bar, derby bar and chocolate cookie to go. At the last minute I chose to try a slice of the chocolate covered strawberry cake to go back to my table with. It was totally worth it! I'm not a big cake fan but this one was one that I will dream about later. read more