The Fat Man tries to find hidden gems, holes in the walls, or any small mom-and-pop establishment…read morewith good food. While traveling in northern Kentucky, he stumbled upon one of these places, The Farmstand Market & Cafe. Farmstand offers comfort food with a farm-to-table focus served in a cozy space with a bar and attached market. We started with the Goetta Hanky Panky Dip. This was made with cheesy goetta, bagel chips, pumpernickel bread, and light rye served in a cast iron skillet. The dip had a good sausage flavor with salt and some light spice while being cheesy, creamy, and full of flavor. The bagel chips were very crispy but were not served warm. The pumpernickel and rye were dry. Each complimented the dip, adding texture to the bite. My wife had the Reuben Sandwich. This sandwich came with sliced corned beef, homemade Thousand Island, pickled pig sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese on light rye with bacon ranch pasta salad. The pasta salad was cooked spot on while also being creamy. The bacon added crunch and saltiness to the salad. The rye had a great toast, and the Thousand Island was tangy and creamy. The pastrami was dry but had a good salty flavor. The sauerkraut was crunchy and had a good sour flavor cutting through the salty meat and the sweet dressing. The cheese was gooey and nutty and added flavor to each bite. I sampled the French dip sandwich and Mulligatawny soup. This was prepared with a sliced top round with provolone on a French roll. The soup was prepared with rice, chicken, carrots, onions, celery, lentils and spices. The chicken was very tender, the rice was cooked well, and the vegetables added texture to the rice. The soup was flavorful, had a wonderful aroma, and had a good salt content. The top round was thin and offered good flavor and chew. The roll was fresh and had a good chew paired with the ooey and gooey cheese with an excellent buttery flavor. The au jus had good flavor but was slightly salty, which overpowered it. Farmstand offers grilled cheeses, hot sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers, soups and main entrees. They also serve beer and have a full bar. The servers were pleasant and knowledgeable. The Fat Man says that The Farmstand Market & Cafe is Fat Man Approved with 1 chin.

Great ambiance and the food was delicious! There was literally only one server while I was there…read moreand she took care of everyone efficiently and timely. Amazing!

Absolutely amazing service. I've never been to a meat shop before, and was a little intimidated. I…read morewent in looking for a "special" steak for my boyfriend's birthday with maybe a ribeye in mind. I was promptly greeted and asked if I needed any help and I explained the situation and that I was a little lost. Instead of trying to push the most expensive cut of meat on me, I was given some very genuine recommendations and guided through the process. I ended up getting two 45 day aged ribeyes, that were cut for me right then and there. I also noticed while I was in the store that they had a variety of different meat bundles at very fair prices, farm fresh eggs, and local honey. Such a cute shop! I will definitely be back!

The Strip seems to be something the area is missing - a small-town butcher shop that has both high…read moreend meats and sides and great deals. My wife and I have been by a couple of times each and have a great experience each time, with both the quality of the meats and the friendly staff. I was able to find some hard-to-find bologna (it's harder to find than one might think!) and my wife ordered some short ribs from these folks, and not only were they awesome quality, but they actually CALLED US to ask how we would like them cut; you don't see that kind of follow-through these days! Great daily lunch sandwich deals too - I've only had the meatball sandwich so far, but the fried bologna sandwich looks ridiculous. Give these guys a try if you are in the area!

Another visit to Strongs and another great pizza! I can't get enough of the three cheese Bianca!…read moreOur service was quick and helpful also.

** 5/5 -- Stone-Fired Perfection!**…read more If you're looking for pizza that hits every mark -- crispy crust, fresh toppings, and that unmistakable smoky flavor only a stone fire oven can deliver -- this place absolutely nails it. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the warm scent of baking dough and melted cheese, and you know you're in for something special. The crust is the star here: perfectly charred on the outside yet soft and chewy in the center, with just the right balance of crisp and flavor. Each pizza feels handcrafted with care -- the sauce is tangy and vibrant, the cheese stretches beautifully, and the toppings taste like they came straight from the farmer's market. Bottom line: this isn't just pizza; it's an experience. Five stars all the way -- easily one of the best stone fire pizza spots around. Bonus points for having Smithwicks on tap year round.

Glad we decided to try this spot. We came back 3 days in a…read morerow! My favorite sandwich was the BLTA Super fresh. Mac & Cheese was a hit with everyone. We started ordering them by the bowl. Can't go wrong with the broccoli cheddar either. Oreo shake was tasty and even better when it was half off. Staff is patient and friendly. Decor inside is soooo adorable. I love it.

Delicious fast and tasty food, with an option of a shake!…read moreFast, friendly and food that can be enjoyed inside the restaurant or outside. The workers were great, friendly and got my food prepared quickly. I ordered the turkey club on flat bread, and a cookie and cream shake. Unfortunately the shake machine is broken, so maybe I don't need the shake... Great lunch! Will definitely come back!

Everything was sooo good!! The food ,drinks and service was amazing . The mimosas are a must for…read morethe brunch vibe. If you order steak I highly suggest you ask for the Chimichurri and ask for the house hot sauce it went perfectly with my boyfriends french dip. Would 100% come again!!!

Food was pretty good. I got the gold fever Mac and cheese with the chicken. It was good and it was…read moresuper salty. My wife got the Yukon biscuit which was much better. Also got a mimosa flight. $18 seemed high for what it was. Overall the service was good, and the theme of the restaurant was cool. The dessert was tasty, the midnight train . Would not get the Mac and cheese again because of the saltiness.

Everything was amazing. I love sandwiches and cookies and both were top notch. I got the Italian…read moreNero sandwich and shared it with my wife. She usually doesn't like sandwiches and she loved it. Highly recommend!

I was lucky enough to try 'wich doctor for the first time as a work lunch. Typically work lunches…read morearen't very good and I typically never finish. But not this time. The sandwich was so flavorful and the New Orleans brand chips really tied it together. I can't wait to stop in on my own time and see what all there is to offer.

I was in town on business and stoped close by to check emails when Izzy's popped up as a sandwich…read moreshop near by. WOW! I had the corn beef on rye and it was amazing! It's served with a unique fried potato cake - so good! 10/10 recommended and looking forward to my next visit already!

I had never been and we were there on a Friday and got the daily special with a matzo ball soup and…read morea goetta Rueben. It was great and the waitstaff was very friendly and kind.

Honestly I didn't have high standards walking in but was surprised at the quality of service. I've…read morebeen to one too many of the these chain type places and it's all the same formula but this McAlister's has the friendliest service and the sandwich was very fresh. We weren't going to dine in but that happy accident helped us enjoy our food even more. The staff kept checking in on us as well which made us feel comfortable with our noisy toddler.

Would you like hair on that? No!…read moreTwice I have ordered from McAlister's in Union. Not only were they skimpy on toppings both times; but also, the Union location has dark, long hairs tucked into their sandwiches....BOTH TIMES!!! Gag! Clean up your act, is my recommendation.