A delicious breakfast spot in the downtown area of Paducah. Their "hook" is the Western themed dishes (everything is named after a figure from the Old West, such as Annie Oakley, Billy the Kid, etc). But my husband went with the Three Little Piggies (bacon, ham and sausage gravy in an omelet) with a side of bread pudding mini waffles (these were AMAZING, especially with the cinnamon butter), and I ordered a couple of sides (bacon, hash browns and corn nuggets) which were all tasty and not overly filling. Be mindful if sitting in the back room because the floor has some unusual slopes and cuts, so if you're sitting in a booth watch out when you step down. Would come here again for breakfast in Paducah! read more

This was so disappointing. The place does have a dining room, but I was seated in a narrow space facing a storage area. There's nothing warm and cozy about the room-- just signs with smarmy platitudes like "if you don't like my cooking, lower your standards." Har har har. I was in for breakfast and chose a meat/eggs/side combo. The side choices are four different kinds of potatoes. I chose hash brown casserole because the other three items were fried, but what I got seemed a lot like fried hashbrowns with cheese stirred in. The eggs and ham on my plate were coated in what seemed like fake yellow butter substitute. Eggs were not fully cooked; the whites were runny. in all, not a great experience. read more

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Awesome breakfast/brunch spot in downtown Paducah. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was incredible, definitely try the steak! read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Gold Rush Café is a true hidden gem in Paducah, KY. And it's hidden, quite literally, in plain sight, in downtown Paducah. In town for Derby weekend we were looking first food before doing some sight-seeing in Paducah (some may ask "Paducah? Really?) and this seemed like exactly the kind of local eatery we like to visit. Gold Rush Café is located right on a corner and has an unassuming but welcoming storefront. When you walk in the door you're literally in the dining room, and you wait to be seated. It may look like there's only about a half dozen tables, but there's an entire dining room that you can't see on the other side of the wall. On this particular Saturday morning the place was hopping so there was a bit of a wait, but that's to be expected. I'm guessing this place has its own local renown and that regulars know that, yea, there may be a bit of a wait, but that's normal. There was a young girl (I'm guessing 14-ish) taking names and helping seat customers. Our server (whose name I don't recall) had a t-shirt on that said something to the effect of "Warning: I Have No Filter", which was awesome and, based on the décor, was pretty much the wit and sensibility of Gold Rush Café. It's about good food, good fun, and a free side of whimsy. After looking at the menu I decided on the Cajun Forty-Niner. Shredded chicken, tomato, and bacon, heavily seasoned with Cajun seasoning, over some amazingly awesome Mac & Cheese. My wife opted for the banana pudding waffles. As we waited staff was hurriedly rushing around taking care of things. Clearing tables, getting drinks, and helping keep the place in order. Great teamwork by the entire team! Our food came out in less than ten minutes, and O.M.G., it was fantastic. I'm not generally one to go for putting something on top of Mac & Cheese, but this...there was some amazing wizardry going on with this. My wife LOVED the bread pudding waffles, and she *hates* bread pudding. If we find ourselves in Paducah again, Gold Rush Café is definitely a must-visit. I get the feeling this hidden gem is also a local favorite. read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Cute little restaurant with friendly service. The omelets are amazing and the biscuits were fluffy.

We were traveling through and found the restaurant on Yelp. The bread pudding waffle is amazing - every bite better than the last. The staff was so friendly, helping my husband find a variety of hot sauces to add to his Calamity Jane meal. The chicken tenders were light and flaky. We will be back on our next trip. read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Calamity Jane, scotch eggs, and the bread pudding waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Nice little breakfast spot in downtown. They were doing a pretty steady business on the Wednesday morning we visited. Only one waitress but she was covering everyone very well. My wife had the 2 miniwaffles and a side of bacon. She liked the waffles but thought the bacon was fatty. I had the sausage breakfast sandwich (sans egg) with home fries. Nothing was hot, but it was warm enough to be good. I ate the sausage and potatoes snd brought the biscuit home. We would eat there again for sure. read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Sausage Egg Cheese Breakfast Sandwich (I didn't want egg) with Homefries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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I was excited to try here, based upon reviews. Staff friendly, welcoming, swift and efficient. Nice atmosphere with quirky signs on the walls I tried the Annie Oakley. Didn't really care for the gravy on the biscuits. Hashbrown casserole was a little bland. Scrambled eggs were perfectly done. Side bacon looked and tasted like brown plastic. The banana bread pudding lived up to its reputation. read more

Good food but I think it's kinda pricy to start the day off bacon cheeseburger omelette is my go to here it's great but it's 13.99 the biscuits and gravy as a side and hash brown casserole is good no complaints from me give it a try!! read more

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Great little restaurant. I tried the vanilla ice cream French toast. It was delicious! Definitely recommend this cafe. read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Vanilla ice cream French toast was delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Fabulous food, truly. Unique dishes themed around the "gold rush" atmosphere. A quick bite when not busy on a random weekday mid-morning. Bread pudding waffles were our favorite! read more

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This place is a hard 10 plus. The people are great, the food is amazing and the price is even better. Make we wish I lived here. My wife ordered the biscuits and gravy and I ended up eating most of it. The absolute best biscuits and gravy I've ever experienced. And it is an absolute experience. This is a must eat at kind of place. read more

Gold Rush Cafe - This is the best biscuits and gravy I have ever had. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Loved the omelette. Service was wonderful. I wish it wasn't so far away. Bananas Foster French Toast is on my list of things to try

This restaurant has the best service and food. Everything on their menu is absolutely delicious and wonderful. The staff are attentive and helpful. They are good people. If you want good food -- GO TO GOLD RUSH!! read more

We'd heard about this place and made it a point to stop - GREAT service, brekky and ambiance. Our Billy the Kid breakfast was SO good! The bacon and sausage were exceptional! Ya gotta try this place! read more

Gold Rush Cafe - BEST BACON, egged and hash browns! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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I saw the great reviews and jumped on the bandwagon passing through town! Opened the door and it smelled like good food and an antique store! I will find a way to eat here again!!! I got the Chief, go ahead and upgrade to the bread pudding waffles, thank me later! Our waitress told me to try them without syrup and she knew what she was talking about!!!! One child got the kids burger, other got tenders! Fantastic food and a great value!! Spouse went in for a burger and quickly changed mind to an omelette!! Eat Here you will love it!!! read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Kids chicken tenders - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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We came to Paducah from out of town for a baby shower and were on the hunt for a good breakfast place. Upon searching on Yelp, we were presented with Gold Rush Cafe so we said let's do it! We were there the weekend of BBQ on the River so maybe it was an off day for them but the wait to be seated was ridiculous. It took about 45 min to be seated and they had an entire section of tables closed (~10 seats). This is in a restaurant that probably only seats 30 people total. It was more challenging than I anticipated to even get on the list to be seated. I had to wait 10 minutes just for someone to take my name down. Once we were finally seated the experience improved. The server was decent. I ordered the western omelet while my husband ordered the calamity jane. We both enjoyed our meals and the portions were very generous. The breakfast only options in Paducah are limited so I do recommend going here and I do think we'd give this place another try despite our initial frustration over the seating process. read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Calamity Jane - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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Great array of Southern breakfast and lunch offerings. Amazing biscuit breakfast bacon egg and cheese sandwich and an amazing hardworking staff as well read more

Waitress was awesome and stayed on top of the coffee. I will be dreaming about the bread pudding waffle tonight. Excellent.

The food was fantastic. Lots of food for a reasonable price. I had great service and frequent coffee refills. My only complaint is that the menu I was given was so badly faded that you literally couldn't read some of the words. They really need to buy new menus. read more

The ambiance is fab! You'll spend more time reading the walls than the menu. The food is great! The cheese sticks were logs!

Good food - our party of 4 had breakfast and lunch entrees. Their signature bread pudding waffles were delicious! However, service and food was extremely slow. And the interior is dated and dingy. Looked like new floors, but the wood booths, walls and decor were not. And Couldn't tell if they were under construction or if the makeshift storage/service area was intended to be permanent. It was an interesting stop, but no plans to return. read more

Went to Gold Rush for breakfast during quill week, no surprise, but of a wait. Worth it. Had a combination with pancakes, eggs, and ham. My wife had the bread pudding waffle. Service was great and food terrific. Everyone around us was nice too. Friendly place. Highly recommended read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Signs and washboard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

One of the few places to get breakfast on a Sunday in Paducah, but boy do they deliver. I ordered the Billy The Kid which comes with choice of egg (scrambled), meat (bacon) and potato (hashbrowns). For under 9 dollars it had been one of my favorite breakfasts. The bacon probably the best I've had. Fluffy scrambled eggs and a giant glass of oj made for a great foundation to explore Paducah. We ended up going there twice (Paducah needs more early breakfast options) but both times were a treat. And very affordable. They even have doughnut bread pudding I didn't get around to trying, but hope to in the future! read more

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Boy does this place have some fun signs! Be sure to check out the bathroom. Now that the most important thing's out of the way: the food. I didn't eat any my first time. Just a mason jar (with handle) or cranberry juice. Second time in was a different story. I ordered has browns with a side of queso. That was a delicious combination that I should repeat at home soon. Dining companions' orders and their notes: Dalton: good biscuits and delicious gravy Little piggies: good omelet with bacon, ham, and sausage gravy Billy the Kid: one person said bacon was very good and the scrambled eggs were light and fluffy; other person liked the sausage links the best FYI: the hash brown casserole is not vegetarian, but the hash browns are Servers were very friendly. I took off one star because the tip suggestions of 18, 21, and 25 were post-tax figures. No. Don't ask people to tip based on tax. Tips are pre-tax. read more

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We try to get to this restaurant every month or so. We appreciate the friendly waitstaff and enjoy the cute & funny decor. About the food, my favorite is the Bread Pudding Waffles, and my husband has several favorites but this time he got the Golden Eggs (2 hard-boiled eggs wrapped in ground sausage then panko breaded and deep fried). They also have excellent coffee. The only downside for us is that they close at 2, and there have been a few times we forgot and tried to go there later in the day! They also have more typical breakfast and lunch foods, we just seem to always order breakfast foods there. If you are in Paducah, check them out - you won't be disappointed! read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Golden egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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YUM YUM YUM! If you haven't been here, stop everything you're doing and go now! The food is DELICIOUS! A must order is the bread pudding waffles. Melt in your mouth to die for. It's a small venue and it's definitely worth the wait. Staff is amazing and service is quick. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Service took a crazy amount of time. Apparently this is a popular place. I will stand by this statement: I did not like their gravy. This was not breakfast gravy it was dinner gravy like you would find on a chicken fried steak. Coffee was crap. Bathrooms were dirty and the staff was rude to a few people while we were there. So much so we ended up paying for anything lady's tab. Will not be back. read more

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Oh dear. We are from Texas. Someone recommended this place. I would say it's like entering a horror film... dust and grease cover everything .... Holes in chairs... a weird half upper level with supplies and more dust store. The front when will give you an indication... dust and weird Easter decor.... In August! We left before eating... save yourself the visit! read more

Great breakfast place. Very good service. Nothing special, just a solid breakfast. I would recommend.

I love this restaurant great food, and fast service We WILL BE BACK!!! I Love the Big Dalton

Great food and service! We also loved the funny decor. Only downfall is the long wait with no room to actually wait. People end up clogging up the doorway while waiting. read more

My server, Hollie, was great, but my food was cold when it first came out! I had it sent back and it still was cold!

The wait was way longer than the hostess said. And once we did sit down and order the wait on the food was extremely long. And the worst part of our experience came when the food arrived, the mac and cheese was horrible and microwaved, the chicken omelette was terrible couldn't eat it. Biscuits and gravy were horrendous. Paid and left very upset. read more

We are staying in Metropolis, IL, but it seems there is not many places to eat, so we traveled out to Puducha, KY and here we are. The food here was so good. I may be coming back here tomorrow for breakfast. I've never been a fan of bread pudding... but, they have bread pudding waffles that are making me think twice on becoming a fan. Don't know much about Kentucky charm but I think Phyllis gave us the biggest dose. Love this place. read more

We came here for breakfast before heading back home. Being hungry and not able to make a decision, I ordered the big dalton. This came with eggs, sausage link, fries, biscuits & gravy, and mini waffles. The portions were decent sized and everything was so delicious. The waffles and biscuits & gravy were my favorites. I would have ordered more but I was so full. Service was outstanding. Would definitely visit again. read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Big dalton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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Fantastic breakfast. Wait staff was very nice and helpful. Not much seating so on a busy day don't know what the wait would be. Old school food. read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Short stack, eggs, bacon and tater tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

I am so glad my group stopped here for breakfast while in Paducah. It is located in downtown Paducah. There is only street parking available. Guests were to be wearing masks upon entering. There were lots of breakfast items on the menu. I created my own omelet. I really enjoyed it. The hashbrowns were also good. The best item had to be the biscuit and gravy and I would definitely get that as an entree if I am able to come back. The staff was also great and helful. read more

Gold Rush Cafe - Make your own omelet, hash browns, and biscuit and gravey - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Yelp reviews of this place promise so much; breakfast at this place delivers so little. This restaurant is dingy. The seat in our booth had a big hole torn in the fabric. Our breakfasts were okay but nothing out of the ordinary. Not planning to go back. read more

Was very disappointed after seeing the positive reviews. Maybe 10 tables total, waited for 20 minutes for a table. Ordered food at 11:40, at 12:20, another table that came in after us, party of 7, was served (they ordered ahead?) before us. Ordered breakfast, nothing crazy. Food was served cold... never send food back but after waiting 45 min, figured what the heck? It was ok... and the waitstaff apologetic, but unless they get it together, won't go back. PS: an option for breakfast item was an additional up charge without explanation and was told by our server it was an option with no up charge mentioned. Maybe don't use phone to take orders too... seems to slow down server :( read more