I was working in the area, so we decided to pop in for lunch. All of the random decor throughout…read morewas very cool. They have a map for people to pin where they're from; and it's far from empty. I even saw a Japan pin! The service was cooked up and served just like the food: southern home style hospitality. You'll find yourself sitting there looking at all of the pictures of people having a great time at the diner and truly feel like you're sitting in a piece of history. You can feel the warmth and charm of the people who visited before you. I got the angus cheeseburger with sauces on the side and a side of chili. I give the burger a 7.2 / 10 ONLY because I felt it lacked some seasoning in the actual meat. But outside of that, it was a DANG good QUALITY burger. The chili was delicious. It was a bit on the sweeter side of chili, but it was absolutely delicious. I was told the guy who makes it has won chili cook offs with this chili and I can see why! All in all, this was a great experience and I'll be back.

The diner is a cool vibe. The waffles were really good. However the biscuits and gravy were…read moreterrible. I didn't know what goetta is, so I got it. I went to take a bite and there was a long hair in it. The Texas toast with elderberry jam was fire though.

Food was phenomenal. I recommend the Ronnie and miners gold. Reagan was very sweet. Heavily…read morerecommend

We just had the most fabulous breakfast of crepes. So pleased they offered gluten conscious…read moreoption. The atmosphere was fun and the business was clean and inviting. We were greeted in a friendly manner and even chatted with the chef. Each of us loved the crepe we ordered and really enjoyed sharing bites of each. Highly recommend this cute cafe. Coffee was also tasty. We may try the waffles next time.

Loved this coffee shop. We stopped on our way home from visiting Buffalo Trace Distillery. My…read morehusband and I both got sugar free vanilla lattes with cinnamon and the protein oats. It was all delicious. Will definitely stop again on our next trip to KY! Very fri

The food is delicious! I had the chicken salad sandwich. The vibe is 90's style coffee shop. Love…read moreit. The service is The friendliest you'll ever get in your life. We came yesterday, back today, and plan to come tomorrow for brunch. If you find yourself in owenton KY, you must try this place!

There was a bit of confusion and our name didn't get added to the wait list. A different staff…read moremember recognized we'd been waiting a long time and got us seated immediately. When we sat upstairs, our waitress suggested a few seasonal drinks which I really enjoyed. The food was also really tasty. I love the ambiance inside and all of the woodwork. Definitely a comfortable atmosphere I'd return to! The biggest struggle is the parking lot. Try to come early or it might be too packed.

I'll start off by saying I would be willing to give The Hive a second chance…read more The food definitely had flavor and the service was good. But, every item ordered was cold or barely warm. Paying over $3 for a biscuit I expected it to not be refrigerator temp (cold). It was actually sent back that's how cold it was. Waffles, biscuits, bacon, sausage and grits seemed to be precooked and served room temp or colder. Butter didn't even melt. Overall the food was fine. I'm sure it would be much better if it was served hot.

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!

Great food and great service. Off the beaten path a little but well worth going out of your way to…read morevisit. Chicken fried steak and sides are as good as you'll get anywhere.

This is a fantastic spot it has been in business for 41 years, according to the shirts a lot of the…read morestaff wear. I had lunch on a Tuesday, arrived around 11am, by the time I left after 11:30 the parking lot was full and cars were starting to park on the side of the road. Fantastic home style menu, with fast and friendly service in a cozy atmosphere. I'm pretty sure I was served 3 fresh glasses of pop without having to ask. Fried chicken sandwich was very nice, delicious and a good size. The French fries were very crispy and crunchy, cooked the way I like. No extra seasoning, but I think there are doing something to make those fries crispy and delicious. Worth the stop, but if you can go early or late to avoid the lunch rush. There were fresh made pies, but my sandwich fries and pop filled me up, those pies looked fantastic!

Always enjoy the National Exemplar, eggs Benedict was just okay . Waitress was great.read more

The food is always good and the staff is amazing! We love this place and go as often as we can…read more The ambiance is that of a lovely European Manor. Exquisite!