Was super excited to try out this cute little cafe. I got here at 8:30am on Saturday morning and it was closed. I peeked inside and it didn't look like there was any food in the displays. I came back at noon and it was still closed. It looks so cute and the outside porch was super peaceful. The sign says open Fri, Sat, Sun 8am. I would call before going. read more

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Old looking homey feel building, very small. Customer service was really friendly. All the food was fantastic, the sausage which was mild had a little bite to them which was nice. They do offer hot sausage as well. Haven't tried the muffins yet but they look fantastic. Will update later read more

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Quaint little bakery which is a little off the beaten path but well worth the time and effort to get there. The display cabinets are full of fresh made delectable cakes and pastries (she starts baking at 2:00 am every morning!) s Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their products. Definitely a "have to return "!!! read more

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe - Flat apple pie, lemon crunch muffin, rhubarb upside down cake, pumpkin roll, cinnamon roll, and chocolate chip muffin - Cafes Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

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Friendly service and homemade goodness; what a great combination! We will return soon

Very nice little bakery/cafe in my favorite little town. The baked goods are great and the quiche was delish. They weren't as friendly as you'd expect from a little mom n pop place. They were however up front about being understaffed and were hard working so have to hand it to them. Thanks all! read more

Super cute little little place. We stopped for a quick bite after doing a local hike. We got there a few minutes before they stopped serving breakfast and so glad we didn't miss out! Delicious cheese danish for me and the hubs went with the half and half; half breakfast casserole, half quiche. He said it was amazing! read more

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe - Cheese danish and the days half and half. - Cafes Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

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Reuben slider on fresh rye bread. Very tasty. Muffins fresh and a great selection. We arrived on a Sunday around 10:30. They carry over breakfast items until they run out. It was wonderful to try a little breakfast and lunch. Service is wonderful, informative and really friendly read more

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe - Rueben slider...yum - Cafes Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Cute small mom and pop. They have lots of different types of muffins and they bake their own bread. My wife decided on the gravy and biscuits while I went with the house casserole loaded with all kinds of delicious things. This is a Military Friendly location. read more

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The food was amazing! We stopped here for breakfast during our vacation at Land Between the Lakes KY. The quiche was light and fluffy and the breakfast casserole was quite tasty. The homemade rolls were also very good. This is a breakfast and lunch establishment, so they close early. Highly recommend! read more

We've been coming here for years and always a great breakfast or lunch. The owner is the nicest lady and still bakes. I had the half and half breakfast with a fresh baked roll and fresh fruit. Very good. read more

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe - Fresh baked goodies - Cafes Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Love this little Cafe in the heart of Grand Rivers, Kentucky. Everything is homemade and she makes all the breads too. Delicious sandwiches, soup and baked goods. It's a place you definitely need to stop when visiting grand rivers. Oh the owner is a sweetheart too! read more

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AMAZING MUFFINS!!!! Best muffins you will ever have at this place. 10/10 recommend. Breakfast sandwiches are very good as well! read more

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Great little place. First time there was about 2 years ago. We're on a road trip to visit my sister & looking for a breakfast place. Had a lovely breakfast & left with a box full of amazing muffins. Now my sister always stops on her way to me & I always stop on the way to her! Heading there in the morning! Can't wait! read more

Great, highly recommend the muffins. I like that you can see the kitchen where all the goodies are being prepared . If you in the area you should check it out. Final not she has the calories listed on her fresh baked goodies I have not tried anything else, but always look forward to the muffins. She also has frozen dinners that you can take with you read more

Wasbewy tea so good and yummy tea was given to me in the establishment. Thank you. So much read more

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe - Wasbewy tea - Cafes Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Quite little place near the lake. Small but very tasty and friendly. Nice selection of sandwiches and bakery items. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Really enjoyed my first visit to this quaint restaurant. It closes at 2pm so plan an early visit. The best quiche I've ever tasted. Fresh baked muffins make it smell like heaven in there. P.S. They have farm fresh eggs by the dozen in the cooler. The staff is very friendly. I hope to return soon. read more

The food is amazing! Irene sure knows how to bake! Everything is homemade. Great atmosphere and service!

This is the cutest little bakery! We bought bake goods here twice during our vacation down in Grand Rivers. The first visit we bought a dozen fresh rolls that were still hot! We also bought two muffins. I had the key lime muffin and it was so moist, the filling was not overly sweet or tart, and it was just flat out amazing. The rolls made great little sandwiches and then used with our dinner of pull apart beef. The next day we bought cinnamon rolls, muffins and a loaf of bread. The loaf of bread was probably one of the best breads I have ever had! The muffins and cinnamon rolls were also enjoyed by everyone in our group. If you warm up the cinnamon roll or muffins for like 15 seconds, it tastes like they have just come out of the oven. I am a bit sad that we had to leave and this bakery is not right by my house. I wish this review could include taste and smell. My advice is get there right when they open if you want the bread. We went on Saturday at 8:30 and it was one of the last loafs. This bakery also serves meals such as a bison burger, but we did not try any of these items. read more

Best homemade bread! Muffins were terrific! Service great - wish I lived here & could eat there every week!

Go here. That's all you need to know. Extremely friendly lady runs the place and she really knows how to make some pie crust!! It was so good we visited twice, once for lunch, once for breakfast. We'll definitely be making a return just for this place! read more

Ice clean shop with friendly staff as well as fresh healthy options a large selection of fresh delicious baked goods will be stopping back by read more

Cute little cafe! Great food and great prices!

In addition to the great variety of fresh baked goods, the breakfast and lunch menus are terrific. You can even get box lunches and portions of their stews and casseroles. Never disappointed with the choices and how good everything is. read more

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe - Menu is fresh and yummy - Cafes Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

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Yay! I am a fan!!! My boyfriend and I were visiting the LBL and I located Lite Side Bakery and Cafe on yelp- thank you yelp! We were there on Saturday 6/6/15 and we both ordered the bison burger to go- OMG! People listen to me- the freshly baked buns are delicious and the burger is good- I can not wait to go back. The place is quaint, the service is friendly, the restroom is clean. When you order a burger, you get a bag of chips- they give you condiments, lettuce, and tomato for you burger. Thank you Lite Side for a delicious lunch- can't wait to see you again!! They offer outside seating as the inside is small but there are tables and a bakery counter full of sweet treats. read more

The bakery was great. We loved the giant cinnamon rolls that are on the "dark side". Also the light muffins were terrific. We had breakfast also. I had the biscuits and gravy which was only 1, but it was good. My husband had the egg beaters, sausage and toast with home make jelly. Terrific. We even brought muffins home. We will return. read more

They have such a cute building with ample parking. Potted flowers, vegetables and herbs decorated their outdoor eating area. Inside their bakery, there are cases of muffins, pies and other baked goods. A slight cigarette smell permeated the air. We sat with several other families outside as we placed our breakfast order. I ordered the Breakfast Casserole. It came with a side of toast and a small fresh fruit cup. The casserole was a cubed mix of potatoes and sausage with an egg mix cementing it together. It was okay, slightly dry and overpriced ($9.50). My daughter got the breakfast sandwich which she said was great. My son got the Belgian Waffle with strawberries and whipped cream which looked fantastic. I mean, what's not to like about that? The people there were friendly and the service was good. Breakfast was quick and tasty. We would definitely visit again if we are in the area. read more

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We were in town for a mtb race and following were starving and had a 5 hr drive ahead of us. We were surprised to find such a neat little place just outside of LBL. We had the bison burgers (which were okay), the bread was freshly baked and had a little sweetness to it, side of chips and a coffee. Irene (owner) bakes all the pastries and desserts every morning; the Nutella-filled hand pie was surprisingly delish and the perfect substitute for no beer (they don't serve alcohol). Overal, lunch for 2 w/desert was right at 40$. read more

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Great breakfast! The service was very friendly and the food was perfect. Irene the owner has great buns! Ask her she'll tell you. The toast they served with breakfast should be patented! It's just that good. Try the casserole or the croissant French toast with blueberries. To die for! I'll be back. read more

Great breakfast casserole. For lunch we had roast beef sliders made with homemade caraway seed rolls. Don't miss the gooey bars. Everything was great. read more

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe - Breakfast casserole - Cafes Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

My husband and I spent the morning at the Land Between the Lakes Bison and Elk Prairie viewing the beautiful animals. We then drove to Grand Rivers and decided (based on the Yelp reviews) to have lunch at Lite Side. It was chilly but having a pup with us, we bundled up and chose a table outside on their small porch area. The lunch menu included Bison so we decided to try the Bison Burger. (Yes, that seemed a little weird to me too but when in Rome...). It was DELICIOUS! From chatting with Irene the owner, she obviously puts her heart and soul and years of culinary talents into every meal. Irene bakes the rolls for the burgers from a decades old starter yeast. We ended up buying additional rolls and several yummy muffins which she also bakes daily. This was definitely the best lunch on our vacation. Pup Finn thought so too. Irene brought him water and a cookie. Thoughtful! read more

We wanted to try this place out for lunch but could not get anyone to wait on us. They waited on people that came in after us at the bakery case for about 20 minutes while we were patiently waiting at a table. We got up and left- no one seemed to care. We will be skipping this place and spending our money where it is wanted. read more

Delicious homemade breakfast & pastries at a great price! Truly an outstanding little joint worth going out of your way to visit.

It's all about the breakfast sandwich. Great vibe. Terrific service. Can't wait until next time!

All of their sandwiches and some of the breakfast meals are served on/with their homemade sour dough bread. That in itself is the only reason you need to try this place!! Add to that the fresh daily muffins and pastries and you have to give this place a try!! read more

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe - Muffins and pastries made fresh, every day!! - Cafes Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

We always come by when visiting Land Between the Lakes. It's a great place for coffee, muffins, breakfast or a sandwich. Nothing fancy here but that's ok. The staff is great, the muffins are fresh and moist and the prices are very reasonable. I rather support this small cafe than go down the road to the famous Patti's. read more

Great surprise stop for lunch. Sandwich buns and low fat muffins were fantastic! Don't let the quaint atmosphere deter you from enjoying the delicious food. read more

This little bakery was one of the best parts of my vacation to the area! The rolls were amazing. The biscuits and gravy were perfection. The breakfast casserole was mouth-watering. And the muffins... OMG the muffins. The owner was super friendly and the shop was just adorable. My husband and I may or may not be planning our next vacation to the area mainly because we need more muffins from Lite Side. read more

My family and I ate breakfast there this morning. It was so good we talked about it most of the day. We told everyone that would listen how good the food was and how nice the service was. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area to stop in for breakfast. Come early because they might sell out. read more

Oh how I wish Bob and Irene were still in San Diego! I went to the Lite Side while on a work related trip to KY. I have nothing but wonderful things to say. First, breakfast: I had the silver dollar pancakes. They were so cute and tiny but full of flavor. Second, lunch: yes, I had two meals here in one day. We were told all around town that we had to try to the Bison Burger at Lite Side. The recommendation was well worth it because it was hmm hmm good. Irene bakes the bread for the Bison Burger so its big, soft, and flavorful. The bison meat was lean and flavored with onions and other seasonings. I loved that the patty was shaped like a little Bison. Finally, you can't leave Lite Side without one of her lowfat muffins. Believe me, there is nothing lowfat tasting about them. The muffins are moist, full of flavor, and big! My travel companion and I had the chocolate chocolate chip and pumpkin cheesecake. I'll def be ordering muffins when I need my lite side fix. Too bad she can't ship the burger! Lite Side is in a cute little area of Grand Rivers so you can venture around town and wander for breaks in between meals ;) We took a trip to the Bison and Elk Prairie, which was about 30 minutes away. Good thing we didn't run into any Bison or I wouldn't have been able to eat his cousin for lunch. Thank you, Bob and Irene for a wonderful day of Gluttony!!! read more

Lite Side Bakery & Cafe - Home made bread on Bison Burger - Cafes Near Me - Grand Rivers, Kentucky

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