Biancke's since 1894 in Cynthiana was rather disappointing. I passed the showcase of pies and wondered if I should skip lunch for pie. That would have been the better option. I ordered the beer cheese burger and picked onion rings for my side. The bigger was meh, but the onion rings were hot and crispy. Biancke's was a recommendation that did not measure up 88 read more

Biancke's Restaurant - Beer cheese burger with onion rings - New American Near Me - Cynthiana, Kentucky

We drove two hours just to eat here and were really hoping to love it. Unfortunately that was not the case. It's a large restaurant with various rooms for seating and you seat yourself. There were only a couple diners inside but we were overlooked and not served for a while. Our waitress was nice and fairly attentive. The color scheme and decor inside made it very dark and dreary. The menus could use a makeover and good cleaning (as mine had hair in it). We ordered water to drink and it had a horrible taste to it. I stopped drinking it after two drinks. We ordered the chicken nachos as an appetizer. An employee (not our waitress) brought it to the table with 3 small plates. The top plate had grease/food smeared across it. I told the employee and she stated she stuck her hand in our food (then proceeded to wipe her hand down he clothes) and stated it was probably from the chicken on our plate. The chips were completely stale, the chicken tasted like it had been reheated, and there were next to no toppings on the chips. We ordered the catfish platter since they self proclaim it to be award winning, country fried chicken, onion rings, fries, sweet potato fries, hash-brown casserole, and tossed salad. The catfish was a good portion but under seasoned. The country fried chicken was ok, but it was slightly overcooked and really thick. The white gravy was ok. The fries and hash-brown casserole were also under seasoned and the sweet potato fries were overcooked. The onion rings were "run of the mill." The tossed salad had huge slices of tomatoes and the lettuce core so we had to pick through it. The hushpuppies were dense and the tartar sauce was heavy on the pickle juice. Despite the disappointing meal, we still decided to order one slice of chocolate pie. The meringue really was "sky high" and tasted pretty good. The chocolate was heavy on the coco and a bit gritty. I'm glad we got to check this restaurant off of our list, however we do not recommend it. read more

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Best home cooking anywhere. The prices are fair and you get a lot for your money. The service is great. The ladies and gentlemen are well versed in taking care of customers. And now I'm beyond just old school. Literally singer. Your pictures from I think the 40s through from Cynthiana high school It's a real dated place.But it works works well read more

Tried a new place close to home, cute interior similar to ramseys and very homey. I'm very picky with places because I have high expectations. It has to be full of flavor and a good portion. We got great portions at a great price. $13 for a sirloin (not pictured) with two sides, Ribeye $19 with two sides, Alfredo $12 with Chicken $14 huge portion, open faced roast beef with one side, also a huge portion. I even asked if the Alfredo sauce was watery before ordering and took a chance just because I didn't want a sandwich or steak. It did not disappoint! My husband got the open faced roast beef. It was a thick slice of roast, so tender, perfect mashed potatoes and gravy. The sirloin and ribeye also good portions. Great service by Nicole, good southern hospitality We will definitely be back! read more

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Being from out of town (Oklahoma) we always try to eat at local restaurants. I am glad we selected Biancke's for dinner. My husband had the smothered chicken and I had the catfish. Both dinners were exceptional! Service was great and we got our meals promptly. If we're back in the area we will be sure to come here again! read more

Biancke's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Cynthiana, Kentucky

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My family had the club sandwich, cheese burger, and fried chicken. Everything was good the club was excellent. Hamburger was good. Steak fries were delicious. The chicken was tasty but a little burned on the crust. But that was ok and really didn't slow the kids down. Server was good. Loved the small town feel. Would definitely go back if we are ever in town again. read more

Biancke's Restaurant - Club sandwich and steak fries. Fried chicken in the background. - New American Near Me - Cynthiana, Kentucky

Biancke's has been my guilty pleasure for years--but sadly a rare, road-trip-worthy pit stop now that life's yanked me four hours away. But good lord, the food? This time I enjoyed a grilled cheese loaded with crispy bacon (hello, flavor bomb!), a pile of perfectly salty chips, and a slice of apple pie so flaky and cinnamon-kissed it deserved its own fan club. Wish I had taken a photo! Service? Lightning-fast and warmer than a fresh-baked hug--those folks don't just wait tables; they weave you into the family tapestry. But the real heart-tugger? Snagging a table smack under my grandmother's beaming 1920s class pic from Cynthiana High School. Time capsule magic, untouched by trendy renos or photo purges. It's like stepping into a family hug from the past--unchanged, unfiltered, utterly perfect. I'm already plotting my next detour. This is a great place I look forward to every time I'm in town. Five stars and a side of nostalgia! read more

They have really good food and service. It is reasonably priced and I definitely recommend Biancke's.

Great food and friendly service! A varied menu with something for all. Locals love it, people from surrounding areas drive for miles to eat here too. read more

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Breakfast was wonderful I had the big boy breakfast and it was quite wonderful the service was extremely good this places been here for over 130 years it's well equipped with wood throughout and an old counter at the front that they keep their pies and their cookies in it's very endearing read more

In the area for baseball game and stumbled across this classic restaurant. Service was great, friendly customers, and clean. Our food was hot, fresh, and delicious! The homemade pies were to die for. If you are looking for homemade good cooking try this restaurant out. read more

I geuss the owner's thought it would be great to start an awards club for breakfast and call it " powered by toast". They doubled the price of sausage biscuits as they were 2 for $4 , but they charged my friend $4 each. A bit much for a store bought biscuit and a frozen little patty. The real kicker is I started ordering BLT's for breakfast as they "toast " was right. Then after a couple of weeks they served me what looked like a good looking sandwich, then the owner stood back and watched as I took a bite. The "inside" toast was burnt totally black. They ( owner and cook, I think) watched and waited until I took that first bite and complained about the charcoal they served. Then they took my sandwich back to the kitchen and moved the bacon, lettuce and tomato onto the warm buttered bread they usually serve. My understanding is that you could't take food back to the kitchen after it had been served. Weak watered down coffee, no spoons, and they also decided to block off our regular seating area the last few times we went. No more. They lost a group of regulars and received another negative review, my last about this restaurant that wants to be a bar or something. The morning cook and the owner are just a couple of bullies. Good bye. read more

Staff is super friendly and the interior is clean. Sat at a locals table, which had their order on it - so cute. Chicken bacon ranch wrap was delicious! The broccoli was well seasoned, as were the brussel sprouts, although a bit salty. The sweet potato fries are a home run!! And the potatoes are beautifully textured made of real potatoes. I in no way liked the buttermilk pie. I can't understand why this sugar bowl would be enjoyable, but the waitress said it was her favourite so people do like it. Not for me. The butterscotch pie was very yummy, however! I even enjoyed the meringue, which I have never liked from anywhere before. It was kinda squishy instead of being hard and hallow. That pleased me! Would come here again! Everyone was pleased with their food. And they have a good variety. Average meal cost seems to be $12. read more

Biancke's Restaurant - Bacon chicken ranch wrap - New American Near Me - Cynthiana, Kentucky

First visit today while on a springtime drive. Terrific choice for lunch in a historic setting. We had a fried catfish sandwich (excellent) and a Reuben sandwich (maybe the best on the planet) and house-made chips. The service was fast & pleasant. With lots of interesting menu choices, we'll be back! read more

Highly Recommend!! We're from Illinois but stumbled on this place on a road trip. When they home-cooking they mean it!! Fried green tomatoes, chicken bacon wrap and open faced roast beef sandwich - made with fork tender roast beef! Everything was delicious and the staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

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Great food & reasonably priced. It's located in my daughter's town - went when we visited them. Not a lot of places to choose from there, but this place was pretty good! read more

My server was nice and refilled drinks fast The food was ok I'd say 6/10 A little bland not much flavor The smothered chicken tasted rubbery. The Mac/cheese & mash potatoes were cold. The food tasted pre-med a day prior and was warmed up in the microwave. The plates came out hot yet food was cold, Strawberry Margarita tasted all of the mix and no alcohol. The fried green tomatoes and catfish were the only good things I'd recommend. This was a 1 and done wouldn't try again, read more

The club sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!! Being from Michigan, you don't see corn pudding often, so I had to get it (even though it didn't go with my dinner haha) and it was great. My boyfriend got the Wildcat burger and he said it was really good. He got the pecan pie and I got a chocolate chip cookie. We'll definitely stop in if we find ourselves back in Cynthiana! read more

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This was an excellent place! I wasn't expecting to find such a good breakfast place with room to spare on a Sunday morning. Service was excellent and friendly. We really appreciate it when the wait staff are friendly to us even though our large numbers probably seemed intimidating anyway I thoroughly enjoyed the big man breakfast. I had eggs, bacon, a slice of pork, biscuits and gravy, and toast. It was all very excellent! Great flavors all around. I would recommend this place for any group in town looking for a good breakfast. Thank you for catering to our large group! read more

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Old saloon with lots of history, friendly fast service, daily specials, clean, display of beautiful desserts & festively decorated for Christmas in the cute town of The Walking Dead. Savannah was our wonderful server. Ordered the special, Opened Faced Roast Beef on mashed potatoes. Very good! The Corn Bread Pudding wasn't that tasty, but for the prices & service it's a nice place & we will be back again to try the pies! Mmm all of the desserts looked yum! read more

Great food and service for Sunday brunch. Would definitely go again. Look forward to next week

So good! The service was great, the food was delicious & it was so affordable for our entire family! Not to mention, just really love a small town restaurant! read more

Friday night, 75% empty! Service was Poor! One of us ordered Onion Ring appetizer, it didn't show up and the food was delivered. When asked, the lady went back, came back and said it'd be out in a few. Later, no appetizer, she said the kitchen was backed up with all the fried appetizers, she'd ask again. I all you can eat fried catfish, made it through the frier on time! Well, dinner about done, onion rings show up! Waitress Never asked if a reorder of all you can eat fish needed more! Seems the waitress was as backed up as the friers! She sure still charged me the full $20.For all you can eat catfish! May need to rethink going there again! May need to go with the crowd, they were not there either! $20.00? Seriously? May need to use some of the fish money for the tip! read more

Real great food and service. The ambiance makes you feel like your stepping back in time.

I like their food, particularly their deserts. I especially like their ice cream and their cakes. Their service is decent it isn't the best but not the worst either. Their environment is somewhat sensory friendly, but not ascetically pleasing. If we are talking about environmental issues I found none they offer environmentally friendly options. However they have quite some inconveniences which is why I rate it 3 stars and not higher. read more

What a gem hiding in Cynthiana! (Not hiding to locals but for the rest of the world). The fried banana peppers were great. Fried green tomatoes were a bit big and bland. Salads generous, tasty, and served with great homemade dressing. Fish sandwich good, fries great, grilled cheese bland. Butterscotch pie is a must! Lots of history displayed and friendly staff. Clean bathrooms too! read more

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This is our 1st trip here with new owners. The station has a smaller menu than the main restaurant. Buts a great place to watch a ball game. I had the catfish sandwich and my wife had grilled chicken sandwich and both were great. The owners also own Favas in Georgetown. John came out to our table. Told us everything was made fresh and you could tell the difference from past owners. Lots of choices on mixed drinks & beer. read more

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We got a day off finally and decided to give this 40 mile trip a shot. We rode our bike to Biancke's for lunch. Friday. Place is crowded but clean. Definitely a lot of locals eat here. Staff was very friendly, helpful with answers and recommendations. Wife had the cold plate which had turkey, Swiss cheese, cottage cheese, peaches, cucumbers, tomatoes and chicken salad. She says it's very fresh and taste great. I had the catfish sandwich that waitress recommended as well as the house chips. The chips were great, the fish didn't have a fishy flavor and was good. However, it had a soggy inside, maybe result of slightly undercooked maybe. The size of this catfish is HUGE. Sticks over each side of the bun by 3-4". Must be 10" overall. We will definitely come back because there are many items on the menu I want to try. Especially the smothered grilled chicken. read more

Biancke's Restaurant - Catfish sandwich and house chips. - New American Near Me - Cynthiana, Kentucky

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This is a fantastic family owned restaurant that's been around forever in Cynthiana. They have a pretty big variety of things on their menu and some of the best pies on the planet. We started with an appetizer of Chicken Nachos for the table. It was a bed of tortilla chips topped with chunks of chicken, cheese, tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Really great flavours and plenty to go around so that was a rousing success. For my main course I got the Beer Cheese Burger. It was a half pound burger topped with homemade beer cheese, and bacon served on a grilled bu. The sandwich would normally also have lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and mayo but I left them off and got extra beer cheese because that's what I was really excited about. It was a super tasty version of beer cheese and had really bold flavour. They really let the beer flavour shine and with a perfectly cooked burger and bacon it was soooooo good. The plate came with fries which I got an extra side of beer cheese to dip the fries in. Trust me you want to try this. For dessert I got a piece of one of their famous pies. I went with butterscotch meringue and boy it was sugary bliss. This restaurant is worth going very far out of your way for to try both their pie as well as their dinner options. Highest recommendation here. read more

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I ordered a Reuben and it was awful. Not toasted on the one side, no sauerkraut, the meat was questionable as to what the heck it is. I had a few bits and that was enough. Gross. Our waitress was great, very sweet. This is NOT what Biancke's is know for. Not sure what's happened but they had better fix it or I won't be back. read more

Biancke's Restaurant - Rueben sandwich - New American Near Me - Cynthiana, Kentucky

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Pleasant atmosphere and great food. The prices are reasonable and the bathrooms are clean.

drove 62 miles to eat, it was worth it , food and service was GREAT !! the insides is old and very clean ! Everyone working there was soooo friendly ! I hope to go back from time to time ! read more

Biancke's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Cynthiana, Kentucky

Biancke's has amazing pie. I'll start with that. This is where I'll order homemade pies in town. Also, when my husband and I came here earlier in the spring for a nice dinner together, we were impressed with Biancke's: delicious food (amazing fried pickles!) at reasonable prices within a quaint, historical restaurant. Come as you are or dress up a bit. Fast forward to December, our next visit: We wanted to eat quickly in town before Cynthiana's tree lighting ceremony and this was the only place open. Well, because of that, it was packed. When we walked in, there was one large table in front available. My husband and I tentatively sat at the table. Five minutes later someone came by to take our drink orders and inform us she was looking for menus. Our drinks came but no menus. After another five minutes, more people trickled into the restaurant. My husband and I took survey of our lack of time left before the lighting, the yet-to-come menus and spacious table.... decided to leave, and gave our table to a large group that came in. We went to pay for our drinks and they told us not to worry about it. I felt so bad leaving but we were short on time and they were clearly understaffed for the night. (We got food from the BBQ food truck down the street.) We returned an hour and a half later with some friends who had yet to eat, thinking it would be better now that the crowd dissipated. There were a few more empty tables, but we were brought to one in the back room. And then... We were forgotten. Ok, not really, but it sure felt like it. We waited awhile for menus and drinks; other tables in the same area waited a long time too. The lone waitress didn't ever come by. By the time we all got our meals, we were so tired of waiting that we were ready to go. We are fast. The fried pickles were tasteless. I couldn't bear to eat them. Soooo disappointed. Everyone else enjoyed their food but was eager to leave. We gobbled it up, and hastily paid before dashing out the door. I don't know... We must've been there on a bad, busy night. But I don't want to go back quite yet. read more

Went to Cynthia for work and everyone there said we needed to eat at Biancke's and get a piece of pie. So, of course we went and I was very pleased with their recommendation! I got a Buffalo chicken wrap with fries and it was delicious. I will say, it fell a part fairly easy and could have used more chicken, but regardless it was good. I got the chocolate cream pie and I'm so happy I got it! Perfect dessert choice! read more

Biancke's Restaurant - Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Fries - New American Near Me - Cynthiana, Kentucky

If you enjoy history and iconic restaurants, take a drive to Cynthiana, KY and try Biancke's Restaurant. You feel the history of the restaurant as soon as you enter the establishment. I use to live in Cynthiana, KY many years ago and enjoyed this restaurant on a regular basis. I know stop in from time to time and enjoy a great home cooked meals at a very reasonable prices. I would also recommend you try their homemade pies. They also have rooms to serve large groups and banquets. Take some time to look at the pictures in the walls of Cynthiana History. You will notice old school buildings, graduating senior pictures from early 1900's, covered bridges, old court houses, floods etc. This is a great place to relax and enjoy a great meal. Cynthiana is also a very charming community. A little Biancke History The Biancke saga in Kentucky came to a beginning in 1890 when Guido Biancke took passage from Italy for America. He left his home in Lucca, northwestern Italy, and came to Richmond, Kentucky, where his brother-in-law, Joe Guinchigliani, Sr., operated a restaurant, fruit and vegetable business. After two years' apprenticeship, he left his brother-in-law to return to Lucca to claim his childhood sweetheart, Clementina Poppini, in marriage. They returned to Richmond and soon afterward branched out on their own, opening a combination restaurant and fruit stand on Pike Street, in Cynthiana, in 1894. Their first child, Amelia Whitaker, was born in Richmond in 1894 and her brother, Joseph D., was born in Cynthiana on January 29, 1896. In the time that has ensued from 1890 to...[1970]..., "Biancke's" has come to be a family word in Harrison County. Clementina Biancke was quite a character. She stayed in her business, literally never leaving the store. Although it was only a block away, some say "Miss Tina" didn't see the court house until they moved from the Pike Street store to their present site on Main Street which they bought from Randall Kerrick, April 5, 1930. read more

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I love this place. Even under new management, this place keeps up the great standards and even adds some new features. Food is super. Staff is great and the nostalgia is literally hanging off the wall. You need to eat here to appreciate the variety of traditional meals, and the specials are great and the pie....... OH MY! Bring family and friends, coworkers or just yourself. read more

My husband and I love the catfish (he gets fried; I get grilled) and the potato skins best of all, but we haven't had a bad meal there. We drive 45 minutes one way to get there. Service is always great whether there's 4 tables or 24 tables. read more

We had a BIG breakfast in this historic downtown restaurant. Our service was good but it seemed to take a long time to get our food. The food was tasty and plentiful - I had enough home fries to feed three people! Two requests: please quit serving your drinks in Styrofoam and get a better coffee - it's weak and flavorless. read more

Biancke's Restaurant - A pancake as big as the plate - almost. - New American Near Me - Cynthiana, Kentucky

This is a very classic diner restaurant. My entire family is a huge fan of their fish sandwich! Almost every time I talk to my dad he tells me to bring him his fried fish sandwich. Can't leave without a slice of their butterscotch pie! read more

Excellent food and service!! Tasty catfish, brussel sprouts & corn pudding with awesome coconut cream pie!!