The food was good, the service was excellent, and we loved the homey atmosphere. It was like dining…read morewith friends even though it was our first trip. The pork chop sandwich was very good. Hubby had a grilled chicken sandwich and he liked it very much. We also had beans with cornbread and fried okra - all very good. I highly recommend!

Outstanding home cooked meal. Highly recommend. They have a special every day with sides to pick…read morefrom together with regular menu items. Cornbread is a regular bread option and highly recommended. It was a good home cooked meal that was just what I was looking for.

Finally decided to stop here today to pick up lunch. Since ordering/seating is outdoors, it would…read morebe nice if they had an online option for ordering. When I got there there were a few people ahead of me in line and several waiting for orders. Once I ordered, my food was ready in about 10-15 mins. I had the bacon cheeseburger with fries and their fry sauce. Everything was great and I plan on returning to try other items.

Always a delicious choice! There's one there is friendly, service is fast and the open outside area…read moreis a good concept.

I am a bit confused. When I looked the reviews from J's aren't that great! I'm not sure about those…read moreexperiences but I can say that ours today was radically different! Here's how our trip to J's went! I was traveling through Irvington today on my way home. Decided to swing through J's Fired Up n Smokin' and give it a try. I was crunched for time so I was going to order to go. When I walked in I was met by Joyce and Bill (Owners) and Amy ( a new waitress). They all immediately made you feel at home. I knew I wanted a brisket sandwich and was taking a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich to my son. They had the meal packed up and ready to go quite fast making the Philly Cheesesteak from scratch. While they were preparing the meal I had a look around the restaurant. It's a small, quaint country restaurant. It's not trying to be some big city restaurant. They're more concerned with giving you great service and superb food than having a fancy ambiance. As for the food I have been working on losing weight. So, I took a fork to the incredibly large portion of brisket on my sandwich. I don't know exactly how much was on there but if it was a huge sandwich. The sauce they use is phenomenal. There's a hint of sweet buried in there somewhere that is simply fabulous. After I finished eating all the incredible brisket I closed the to-go container and set it aside. This lasted for about a minute and I ripped it open and ate every single bit of that giant sandwich bun soaked in that delicious bbq sauce and brisket. Then I picked up my 15 year old son. He said, "What's that?" I told him it was a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. He said he wasn't hungry right now but would eat it later. About 100 yards down the road he asked what smells so good? I told him it was his sandwich. It was devoured shortly thereafter and announced that it was the best Philly Cheesesteak he's ever had. Coming from him that is saying something. We'll definitely be back! Superb service, awesome food, clean restaurant and restrooms, and simply, great people. I've eaten in restaurants from New York to LA and Washington state to Florida and those were two of the best sandwiches we have EVER had!

Good food, good people. Everything was fresh and yummy! Give them a try always good to support…read moresmall business!

If you have the time to wait, not a bad out of the way stop with big portions and decent prices…read more I read some good reviews so we gave it a go. It took them almost 30 minutes to get us our food. This is like a home cooked meal, so maybe that is not too bad if you are not in a hurry. I got the meatloaf. You can get steak, chicken, or fish at about every restaurant like this. For me, I always like to check these kinds of places out by their meatloaf. I mean you can do a lot with meatloaf. Here it was pretty good. It had some unique spice to it that I could not put my finger on get on. I could taste black pepper with something. While I enjoyed it, the more of it I ate, the stinger that flavor was and it was just a tad too much for my liking. The green beans were fine and nothing fancy. The mashed potatoes were really good and the brown gravy was good, but I did not care much for how they tasted together. The potato recipe was really good, but it did not pair well for me. My wife had grilled salmon and loved it. She had a baked sweet potato side, but it was not fully cooked. Overall it was an ok experience in a small town for home cooked meals. I'd probably give it another try if in the area again.

The rave reviews plus the suggestions from locals sent us to this out of the way, but worth a trip…read morecafe. We used GPS to navigate here and found it in a residential neighborhood. The gent doing landscaping outside said the ribs on Friday were the best around but for Thursday, try the liver and gizzards... hmmm, I looked up gizzards and passed. Instead I had fried chicken, hot and juicy, with the best-in-the-world coleslaw and fries. Wonderful. My friend had a tenderloin sandwich, which is a misnomer. The meat was 3 times the size of the bread so he used fingers, knife and fork... making yummy noises as he went. We enjoyed the bottomless ice tea ... very good, clearly homemade. We left room for pecan pie ala mode and it arrived still warm. Excellent crust too, rare on this road trip. An easy five star rating and well deserved for this gem of a local find.

I am so happy that they brought their food truck to Lincoln Lodge in Hodgenville. The Kalua Pork is…read moreso good that I immediately went to Elizabethtown the next day at lunch time since I was going to be close to their serving spot for more of that delectable dish. Absolutely phenomenal Kalua Pork done exactly as it should be. I have since tried several of their other menu items but the pork is far and above my very favorite. Whatever protein your palate desires they have something to please you. I was discussing the various menu options just Wednesday night with the only person in front of me in line and she expressed her strong desire for the Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl. I told her that I had been pleased with everything on the menu but she was going to stay strong and stick with her usual order. Once again, this is in Hodgenville, not a place known for adventuresome eating, and their food is so good that they already have a strong following in an area where Hawaiian cuisine is practically unknown. By the time the truck actually opened for service, there was a significant line of people waiting to order. It also makes me very happy that poke is on the horizon. I am very excited to try some actual authentic Hawaiian poke! This is a must try food truck and I would not be surprised if a brick and mortar place may soon be in the mix.

Papa Haoles (How-lees as pronounced on their food truck) is fairly new yet gaining a fast and…read morepopular recognition. Considering there hasn't been any competition to them in the area it is a welcomed option to the area. In all fairness to them, coming from the islands and making many of the same dishes they offer, "Mama's is hard to beat." Know that this is not a complaint or to say mine is better. Everyone has different tastes for what they are used to and what Papa Haoles offers may provide what an individual has preference. If you crave Hawaiian style "grinds" and either don't know how to make it or want the quick fix, this should be your go-to. Their rotation of locations each day is smart to extend their reach within Hardin County. What is nice is they rotate within the same day! This is the essence of a food truck, to be on the move and for you to be ready to go after where they may be. In the spirit of some popular trucks in bigger cities giving them #papahaoles will increase their recognition and following. They are also great at rotating their offerings and providing new items to prevent stagnation. It won't be a surprise if they eventually gain enough volume to demand a storefront in the near future. Their 4 star rating is primarily based on the variety of options, the unique faire that this area lacks and the taste of the islands this area desperately needed. Islanders support other islanders and it's exciting to know we have somewhere to go, when "Mama don't feel like cooking tonight" A great alternative over the plethora of Asian style restaurants in the area. Wishing them continued success!

Quick and easy but felt expensive for what I received…read more The food itself was quite good. Got fries and the Chicken Cordon Blue Sandwich on whole grain bread. Sandwich came out hot and well made. Plenty of toppings, cheese, and sauce. By far the best part of the meal. The fries were good. Nicely salted and decently crispy but had great flavor. Restaurant was clean, well kept and simple. Plenty of seating but nothing overly fancy or special.

Pen Station has the best fries off top! I tried the Ghost Pepper steak sandwich, it was delicious…read more The sweet tea was great, service fast and friendly, the interior clean and modern. If you are ever in Radcliff check out Penn Station!

Yes, they have the meats! Yes, they have excellent quality…read moreand selection in the cases with plenty of staff to assist you. Friendly staff! Store opened in Aug 2025 and is beautifully played out with meal options to go and some soups (Saturdays visit). They have Boars Head and that is in my opinion the best deli-licous meat. Even noticed some bakery items. Loved this meat market.

Fantastic meats and cheeses. The service was perfect and pricing comparable to other storesread more

Best Foodtruck by far in Hardin County! Has the best ribs and brisket. Highly recommend!read more

Great service with a short line at 6pm on a Monday. Fantastic chopped brisket sandwich. The kids…read moreenjoyed the chopped chicken sandwich with sweet and spicy sauce. Gotta get there early for the ribs.