Well cooked, good selections, reasonable prices, this is a very popular place especially with ladies. Usually very crowded and tight squeeze with tables. Friendly workers. read more

I had the pleasure of discovering this little lunch gem with my aunts and my mother today and it was fantastic. The service was prompt and kind and the place was pretty packed. Three of us got the tuna melt and one got the meatloaf sandwich. I absolutely adore tuna melts and, without a doubt, this one is the best that I have found so far. My aunt who ordered the meatloaf loved it! The place is so cute and I love the fact that they hire special needs people and give back to the community. I will for sure be back! read more

3/14/26 16 Residents from Swan Pointe HOA went on Saturday afternoon to Cottage Cafe,11609 Main St, in Middletown. Their hours are Tues.-Sat., 11:00-2:30. It's the Little Yellow House that is so quaint. The Owner is Susan Woodward, and she is such a hard worker! Donna, our Server was fantastic! She answered every question, knew everything about every sandwich, every soup and every dessert. She had the fastest assistants that brought us our drinks and kept our glasses filled and delivered our food. Their menu is very well laid out and full of the most amazing lunches. I didn't need to go past the Hot Brown! My husband and I both ordered Hot Browns. This is our very favorite item! It was delicious. There was a lot of tender turkey, covered with the best tasting Mornay Sauce and topped with beautiful tomatoes. I'm sorry there wasn't enough room to get up and take pictures of everyone's food. I did get a picture of our Hot Brown and our friend's Meatloaf and Chili. You'll just need to stop by and have hunch with them. And don't forget to check out their desserts. They have cake slices, pie slices, strawberry rolls and Cheesecake. Since it was 3/14, Pi Day, their Key Lime Pies were very popular. I posted the 4 pages of the menu for you to look over. read more

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Wow! 30+ years at this location and I've never been until yesterday, hidden gem tucked away in the heart of Jtown. They do have parking or I just parked up the street at the community center. Incredibly friendly owners who hire special needs staff. Everything is fantastic, soups, salads, sandwiches and of course the cakes! I got the chicken salad but next time I will get the egg as my friend said its the best you'll ever eat. Open for lunch only and they have daily specials including a meatloaf/green beans on Wed. Walk don't run to support this friendly business! read more

Cottage Cafe - Chicken salad sammich - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Ordered takeout as our first time here. A small house that is open for lunch and they close at 2:30 pm. They have been in business for 31 years. You get big desserts here at a reasonable price. My hamburger ( I think salt and pepper could gone a long way) had no flavor and the dessert was ok. My wife liked her food. They cater to an older crowd and may explain the food flavor. The service was outstanding and a women run operation. Since it was our first time they comped out dessert which was outstanding. Read in one review the BLT is good here, so will try that next time. read more

The food was not good, the service was okay, and there was no ambiance! The place is very rundown and chaotic. :(

This place has the home cooked flavor and feeling!! Def a worthy stop in I will be trying again and again... hot brown was def good. The chicken salad sandwich and cup of chilie was delicious. I hear their meatloaf is something to write home about. Until next time meatloaf I'll absolutely be back read more

Yay! Always a delicious treat that will NAIL your sweet tooth! I grew up qalking here from my grandparents house as a child. It's nice to see it still rocking out yummy food! read more

Wonderful service! The food was excellent! The desserts were out of this world!! Everyone needs to go here once, because when you do - you'll be coming back.... read more

Great food and friendly service. Enjoy visiting st least once a week. Cakes are out of this world.

What a precious little place! Hearty meals, unique flavors and scrumptious desserts! Great service with lots of smiles. Parking can be tricky but it's worth it. read more

What a great cafe. The restaurant is in an old house and the entry is from the back, off a parking lot. To be seated, we had to walk past the dessert case. One look at the coconut cream pie and I was a goner. I was with 3 teenage grandchildren. Those boys all wanted the hamburger. It was certainly good. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. We were the last people to leave so I had the ladies box up an assortment of the desserts for us to take home. I told the ladies that I didn't want those desserts to feel ignored and lonely over night! We took care of 'em, yes we did! read more

This is a great little lunch spot. With really good sandwiches..I would give it four stars but the sanitation of this place is really really bad in my opinion read more

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I got the cafe club and it was amazing! This was a lovely sandwich place for a nice lunch. I would highly recommend the Cottage Cafe and especially the Club Cafe. read more

Cottage Cafe is so adorable. It'll charm the pants right off of ya. It's inside an old house in Old Middletown, so you feel like you come in visiting a family member who just made you a delicious lunch. First tip: Don't try and go through the front door. It doesn't open and you will look silly trying to get in like I did. The entrance is in the back. They also have a parking lot in the back that I should have utilized to know this. It's a very welcoming deli. You can dine in or get it to go, they've got tons of sandwiches, salads and soups to choose from, as well as some mouthwatering cakes. I forgot what type of chocolate cake it was, but during my visit the woman behind the counter let everyone who walked by sample it. Ohhh it was fabulous. I ordered the cafe club, which is your typical club on steroids... It was HUGE! And not only that, it comes with chips, egg salad and a pickle. I could only make it halfway through, and saved the rest for dinner. I can imagine myself stopping in more for lunch. The ambiance and food can pull you in like a magnet. read more

Cottage Cafe - Cafe club w/ egg salad and chips - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I've lived in the Middletown for almost 5 years and how I've missed this place is beyond me. It looks like a house but walk around back and you'll see the entrance and that inside this big house is the cutest restaurant and kindest staff. I was with a group of people and we all shared bits and pieces of food. Everything was perfect and well cooked. I'm already planning my next trip! read more

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This used to be a great spot to visit on lunch breaks many years ago. Now, I think it's overpriced for what you get. I had the hot brown but it was mostly cheese and a dinky open face sandwich. My husband wasn't impressed with his club for the price. The staff was nice and the atmosphere was the same from years ago. It's nice they're consistent at least. read more

I chatted with some of the staff and learned that I was speaking with the owner and her daughter. The owner explained the restaurant's story - open 30 years. The building used to be a single family home, so it makes for an interesting look and some history. Owner noted that she goes out of her way to employ folks with special needs, and she received pushback for her BLM sign out front but has no plans to take it down. Great little not-quite-hole in the wall...Unique and memorable... Especially recommend to out-of-towners looking for a more genuine "Kentucky experience." read more

Cottage Cafe - One of the dining areas - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Food is delicious. They give large portions and everything tastes so fresh. We love the desserts. Coconut cream pie is my favorite.

Got a chance to finally go check out Cottage Cafe at 11609 Main St. in the heart of Middletown. They've been here for 31 years and somehow I just learned about this gem recently. We tried the Cafe Club and Country Club sandwiches and grabbed a Benedictine and bacon sandwich to go(not pictured.) Both were great and came with delicious in season homegrown tomatoes. Don't skip dessert even if you get it to go... it's what they're known for. We tried the Miss Margaret cake which was a toffee and chocolate cake with little toffee pieces throughout. Even though we were already full we still managed to finish it... It was phenomenal. And the price for 3 sandwiches + sides, drinks with refills, and a huge slice of cake was just $32 and some change!!! The vibe is country quaint/// feels like a relative is in the back making you lunch in all the best ways. I'm already planning a trip back to try the tuna melt and the hot brown. All of the staff were sooo friendly and owner Susan even came out and gave us an extra slice of cake to take home with us because it was our first visit. Go check it out!!! Pro Tip: parking and the entrance are in the back and always save room for dessert. read more

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The desserts.....OMG! We came for lunch and the food was excellent, I got the Reuben with potato salad and my partner got the Fall Salad. When paying up front we noticed the desserts and got a slice of Key Lime Pie and Ebony and Ivory cake to go. Holy Crap the desserts were amazing. read more

Cottage Cafe - Fall Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I was coming here almost weekly for years before the pandemic because it was close to work and I missed it. My wife had never been and decided to try it after years of me telling her about it and I'm glad I came back! The in house cakes are simply amazing. Huge portions and some of the most delicious cakes I've ever had in my life. The owners are incredibly nice and conversations we had were great! The turkey club was usually my go to and still tasted as good as I remembered. I feel like it's actually larger! Which is GREAT because I can eat a lot . Prices are just right and I really hope to return soon! I missed coming as often as we did! read more

Cottage Cafe - Cafe Club. It's huge and awesome! - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Well this is a old house that is on the Main Street in Middletown, KY (Louisville.) You enter the back door from a wooden set of stairs that seems like you really are coming into someone's house. You step right into a congested area with the cashier and dessert counter, so it's best to step up to the counter or toward the opening to the next room to be seated. We had an experience here several years ago that was poor because they were out of everything, but otherwise, the staff is always great and the desserts are delicious! This past time, we got a chicken salad sandwich (hearty portion) that included nuts, grapes, celery, and mayo, a side of chips, and a yummy pickle spear. What I love though...the tomato dill soup! It just has the slightest tang and the dill is not overpowering. It is creamy, without chunks and has a great flavor. Why would anyone come here though, without getting dessert? We got a piece of S'mores cake, coconut cream pie, and coconut cream cake. The cakes are amazingly moist and the different icing choices are both sweet and creamy (not too sweet.) If you've had lunch, and you can't squeeze in a sandwich or salad, then definitely leave room for this place as a dessert spot. Yum! read more

Cottage Cafe - Several desserts in case; s'mores cake, ebony & ivory cake, toffee cake in the back, coconut cream pie on the right (partial) - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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The spot is a house converted into a small cafe with decent amount of seating and a checkout counter with fresh baked cakes and pies to sample. All of the staff was quite friendly and welcoming! The food was very average, though. But their side salad is great since they use a spring mix of greens, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, and shredded cheese. They offer some homemade dressings and 2 daily soups as well as a daily salad or two. Today it was potato salad and i'm a sucker for it so I ordered that along with a gourmet grilled cheese. We also got a veggie club. Potato salad - not my style at all. No tangy-ness, no creaminess, just very dry and lacking flavor/seasoning. My bf ate almost none of his veggie club.. hated the Benedictine spread on it. My grilled cheese was good as expected but tinyyyy for $6.50 and I didn't taste any of the 4 cheeses in particular or the olive-tomato tapenade. Our waters and coffe were kept full and paying at the counter was a breeze. The menu is small but concise, though there are really no true options for vegetarians other then 2-3 sandwiches, possibly a soup of the day, and salads if you remove the meat. Not my style, but I'm happy they've been around for 20+ years in the heart of Middletown and recommend you give them a try if you're in the area for a quick, simple lunch. read more

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It's a little house off the main road... cute. Seems very warm and inviting! Looking forward to trying everything on the menu!

Ok ya'all, seriously, get the phone number pulled up and get an order placed. Pronto! Oh my heavens, the deliciousness! Ordered to go lunches today, my favorite the Caprese burger with scoop of homemade potato salad and pickle spear, plus a second regular cheeseburger meal and drinks. To thank customers placing $10 orders or more they're throwing in one slice of their ebony cake for FREE for the order pick up person. Yes, the best cake ever slice, free. ALSO, family meal deals! My neighbor friend ordered the family size hot brown casserole, family salad, and she ordered the family size Mac n cheese extra. The Mac n cheese... I picked it up for them... oh my goodness the penne Mac n cheese! So if you order the family meal featured on their Facebook feed (hot brown casserole or stuffed peppers through today), you get an entire FREE ebony cake! It was fresh made, icing still to set at pick up! Support this small local Middletown eatery and really support your own foodie Heaven dreams because everything is just that good. Soups. Salads. Sandwiches. Cake slices. Sandwich spreads (took a pound of their fresh dill egg salad home on a whim with the lunch orders). read more

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I have lived in Kentucky 28 years and I have had my share of hot browns but never one as good as I had here. They only have it twice a week so call and check. You won't be disappointed. I promise. read more

Open for take out during the Pandemic! Please help support this sweet family run cafe in Middletown. They are only open for lunch and they have great chicken, tuna, and egg salad, juicy burgers, tomato dill soup, sandwiches and salads and specials of the day like meatloaf. They are most famous for their decadent cakes and pies. Generous servings and good prices. And they are the nicest people who are always helping others in the community. Look for the funky little green and brick house with the pink flamingo out front in old downtown Middletown. Monday through Saturday. They are being extra careful about sanitization too. Call (502) 244-9497, 11609 Main St, Middletown, Kentucky menu: https://www.menupix.com/menudirectory/menu.php?id=1703334 https://www.facebook.com/pg/CottageCafeMiddletown/posts/?ref=page_internal read more

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I called and placed a pick up order. I specified that I was vegetarian and they suggested the Christmas club. Its loaded with fresh, crisp veggies. There is a creamy Benedictine spread as well as a red pepper spread that completely brought the sandwich together. The bread was perfectly toasted. The ordering process was easy. I really wanted the coconut cream pie but they said it wasn't ready yet. So I told them to pick the best tasting dessert they had. They gave me the miss Margaret. It was fluffy, creamy, I'm not sure the exact flavors but I could detect some coconut and chocolate. The plate came with a small side of chips. Pickle and potato salad. My only complaint is, where is the salt? This would have been a 5 star lunch if there was just a sprinkle of salt in the potato salad or in the benedictine or veggies. Just something to Mellow all the flavors together. The building was super run down. Floors are uneven. I don't give ratings based on appearance. Just something to notice. Also entrance is on the back door. I had no idea and there wasn't a sign when I went. So I was clueless as to how to get in the building lol read more

Cottage Cafe - Miss Margaret - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Cottage Cafe is such a delightful lunch spot on Middletown. As I walked in Caleb greeted me and talked about my option to dine in or carry out. I opted to dine in!! The server promptly took my drink order and hold me the special of the day. I ordered the Pimento Cheeseburger with Potato Salad. The Pimento Cheese is The Best!! The Dessert choices are too many to list!! The Coconut Cream was basically So Tasty!! read more

Cottage Cafe - a white plate with a sandwich and salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Can't beat fresh home made cooking ! For over 30 years the Cottage Cafe has been serving it up with love and a smile . Make the drive to 11609 Main Street Middletown Ky Susan and her team never dissa read more

Barb, a server, at Cottage Cafe in Middletown is one of the sweetest women that I've been blessed to meet. I chipped a tooth while I was there Friday. It already had a crack in it and it was on its last leg. It had nothing do do with my favorite meal, chicken salad and tomato dill soup. After that happened, I still had over half of my meal left. She boxed it for me and told me to take some deep breath's.....she also pointed out that I left my sunglasses at the table. I was so blessed to have met her because she was a ray of sunshine Hopefully you ca check it out!!! ***Alert!!!! They have the best deserts I have ever tasted. My favorites are the strawberry roll with whipped cream icing as ton of fresh strawberries. Also, for chocolate the cake with the toffee icing is amazing and their Tuxdo is amazing. Some days they will have posed to...coconut, Yummy!!! If you want one with your meal to eat in or carry out, order your choices before you leave...they may be sold out by the time you get to the register*** Sarah read more

How in the WORLD have I not seen nor heard about this ridiculously charming place? I don't frequent the Middletown area too much, as it's far away from where I live in the Southend. I did have some work training out here this morning, so I got on trusty Yelp to find me a place to eat lunch. Cottage Cafe. Sounds promising. Let me say - this place is perfect. It is so welcoming. It is in a house, but you walk in through the back door. I walk in, and the sweetest lady to ever live gets a spoonful of their home made cheesecake, hoists it my direction and says with the most lovely smile on her face, "Would you like to try?" And naturally, I did - and naturally, it was unbelievably delicious. The front counter is very busy. People appear to have ordered baked goods and plate lunches in advance and are getting them to go. I tell the lady that I've never been here, and she says, "Oh that's OK. We'll help you out!" She walks me into the dining area and tells me to sit anywhere I like. I notice that the place isn't in the greatest shape. Some areas of the floors are sunk in. The bathroom has some ceiling coming down. And honestly, it adds to the charm. There's a difference between dilapidated and charmingly old. This is the latter. I sit on the porch (enclosed), and the server takes my order. I get the lunch special - half sandwich, chips, and a cup of soup. Now this is worth noting - the food was good. It wasn't over the top good. But it was exactly what you'd expect and hope. Really, what sends this place over the top is the charm and wonderful service. Oh, and I had to get a piece of that cheesecake. Heaven on earth. Get down here fast. You won't regret it. read more

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We've been here several times for a quick lunch. This place is in an old house right if Main Street in Middletown. Today it was not as quick as it usually is. We came in right at 11 when they opened. The place was super cold, uncomfortably cold. We found our own seats and were promptly Approached to order drinks. We ordered and then also ordered our food. We all ordered soups and/ sandwiches. Soup was room temperature, my guess is thy didn't start heating it up before they opened. Our sandwiches came out fine after a 40 minute wait, one of our orders was delayed even more. We were nearly finished with our meals before our friend received hers. When she did receive it, the grilled cheese was not cooked long enough. Which is weird considering since her food was delayed, they said it's because they burned her sandwich. Now in to why they scored a 3 rather than less than. They gave my friend her sandwich for free and they brought us two desserts for our table to share. That was super nice. Come at early or late lunch time, if not it's super packed. You can park out front or in back gravel lot. You enter through the backdoor. Usually quick and inexpensive option for lunch in Middletown. read more

Cottage Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The food here is hands down 5 stars, and the deserts are phenomenal! It's quickly become one of my favorite spots to grab lunch and go! The reason I give it just 4 stars is the presentation. I think it's cute that it's in a 100 year old house but it could use some TLC in the cleaning department. I also think it's odd that the same broken down van has been sitting in the back parking lot for a year. I have never eaten inside the restaurant because it's not appealing to me. The service is also 5 stars everyone is very friendly! I will continue to go here for my lunch pickup! read more

The food is always exemplary and the service is pleasant and friendly. Cottage Cafe is a rare restaurant from an era when businesses truly cared about their reviews and repeat customers. 5 stars E. Roberts read more

My work friend and I get takeout from Cottage Cafe frequently. We both have our "go to" orders but I've committed to branching out the next time we stop in. My usual lunch order is the Benedictine Sandwich with bacon on wheat bread and a cup of the Tomato Dill soup. This sandwich very well may be the best I've ever had! The Benedictine and cucumbers are refreshing and light while the bacon is perfectly crispy. The soup is full of flavor. My friend always gets the BLT. She has also had the potato salad and really enjoyed it. Lately we've found ourselves splitting a piece of whatever cake looks best too! The heath bar cake is fabulous. The only reason I can't give this little place 5 stars is because of the visual aspects / atmosphere. The decor is very outdated and it feels and looks a little...slummy' in there. Time for some updates! The service is always awesome though. read more

Cottage Cafe - Benedictine sandwich with bacon - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Welcoming! That's the first thing one feels about Cottage Cafe. I walked in today for the very first time to enjoy a late lunch. I was greeted by a young, smiling man who offered me a taste of a mint chocolate cake. Delicious!! The staff is warm, kind snd cheerful. I couldn't help but feel love and joy within the humble space. I ordered Cottage Cafe's famous chicken salad (the best in town) as it is a house favorite. Because tomatoes are in season, one can enjoy the famous chicken salad three different ways: in a sandwich (traditional); as part of a salad plate or stuffed into a giant, home grown tomato. I chose the tomato stuffed chicken salad because I had never had a chicken salad stuffed tomato. Life is short; it was time to indulge. The tomato is fresh and succulent. The chicken salad has nuts (food allergy warning to those who must avoid nuts), grapes, celery and just the right amount of dressing. The two flavors -- chicken salad and fresh tomato -- combine to make a perfect match! The dish came with fresh slices of Granny Smith apples and oranges. A bed of lettuce and biscuit complete the meal. Best of all, Cottage Cafe supports special needs adults by staffing the business with helpful and kind individuals who also face unique challenges. I will return often. Where else in Louisville can a person find a lunch spot where love, joy and good food join to make a person happy. My cousin has said, "Nothing shows love like someone offering good food so that you can have a full belly." Ditto!! read more

My Happy Place!!! Great food!! Susan (the owner) is not only a wonderful chef but, also a truly good person and it shows!!!

After eating here twice, I can confidently say that their pimento cheeseburger is exquisite. One of my favorite burgers in Louisville.