This place is such a hidden gem. Tucked away off the beaten path, it has that cozy, "you almost…read moredon't want to tell anyone about it" kind of charm. The space is definitely on the smaller side, which adds to the intimate feel, but I can only imagine it gets pretty tight during peak hours--especially since they don't take reservations. That said, everything else more than makes up for it. The service was genuinely excellent--attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. And the food? Absolutely worth it. Every dish we tried was packed with flavor and clearly made with care. If you're thinking about going, I'd definitely recommend timing your visit to avoid the rush. It's a small spot, but one that delivers a big experience.

5 of us headed to Glendale from Louisville (about a 45 minute drive) for lunch and some shopping…read more Upon arrival at 11.30 am we were seated immediately by the sweet hostess. The menu is extensive so it took a minute for us to order. Everyone had water to drink. Our server brought us some fresh yeast rolls that were hot and tasty. We had the fried green tomatoes appetizer for the table. They were excellent served with sour cream and horseradish and ranch that we had to ask for additionally. Everyone ordered something different. Orders included: 1. Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, and cole slaw. I only tried their cole slaw which leans more to a vinegar base and I prefer a sweeter slaw. There were 4 pieces of chicken. 2. Meatloaf with mashed potato and gravy and cornbread. Cornbread was a bit dry, meatloaf was ok. 3. Mushroom and bacon smothered chicken, onion rings and cornbread. Person said the chicken was a bit dry, the mushrooms and bacon saved the dish. Onion rings were good, crispy and hot. 4. Chicken and dumplings with cornbread. Folks that tasted them said they make better at home, nothing special. 5. Rueben sandwich with corn pudding. Sandwich was just ok. Bread was too thick for my taste, beef was tender. Corn pudding was excellent, hot, creamy. Service was good, resturant quaint, street parking. The train rolling by, blowing the whistle while we ate was a nice touch, although it rattled the building. After we ate, got to go containers and paid we shopped at the adjacent and across the street shops to the resturant. That was fun. After shopping we headed back to the restaurant for coffee and dessert. Again each of us had a different dessert item which included: coconut cream pie, butterscotch pie, derby pie, chocolate sundae cake and the house specially, butter cream pie. All were pretty good. We all liked the house speciality pie, it was super sweet, creamy with a good crust. Coconut pie was a favorite as was the chocolate sundae cake. The derby pie was way too chocolatey for most of us. It is a cute little little resturant with a homey feel that will take you back in time. One of those places where you should try but then say, did that, don't necessarily need to revisit.

What a great little diner. It has that charming small town feel, and the staff was very friendly…read moreand took the time to answer any questions. The food was good, and full of flavor. We orders the patty melt and biscuits and gravy. My kiddo couldn't stop raving about how good it was. If in the area or on the way to mammoth cave, give this place a try and support local!

Friendly staff. Food was very good. Good portion size and very reasonable prices. Breakfast was…read moretasty and delicious.

Wow! What a great experience in a small town. We're coming in from Vegas on a roadtrip to…read moreNashville. Luckily we found LJ Depot Diner. Les, was just wonderful! The service was great! We were a party of 4. Ordered 3 cheeseburgers and 1 fried bologna sandwich. Also, ordered their try 3 appetizer. Fried okra, fried pickles, and onion rings. Food was great. You could tell that your burger was homemade and not from frozen. Les, thank you for the laughs and good food! We're going to have to come back to try the meatloaf.

Stopped by on our way back home from 4th of July family get together ..Found LJ's on yelp, so I…read morerecommended it to my Mother and she's glad we stopped..We both had burgers, mushroom Swiss and the jalapeño burger..Finished with butter pecan ice cream peach cobbler..Highly recommended ..

The food was incredible. Everything exceeded our expectations. When you think of southern…read morehospitality, that is exactly the place I think of. The staff was very friendly and polite. Definitely one of my favorites.

We decided to check out Back Home Restaurant and we weren't disappointed. It has a cozy atmosphere…read moreand the waitress was very pleasant. I decided to try the XL Toaster Cheeseburger while my wife tried the fish tacos. They were both fantastic! If you get the XL you had better brought you appetite because it is huge. The fries were also very good. I highly recommend giving it a try especially if you like fish tacos. I don't know another place in Elizabethtown that serves them but let me know if there is. Happy eating!

Food was great, service exceptional. Great local restaurant and we were served by the now deceased…read morefounder's grandson! Family owned and local legend.

The best service the best place to eat breakfast and lunch great people I am just so much of old…read moretime stuff. It's one of those places that usually are not around anymore. You'll enjoy it. It's busy but you'll enjoy it.

Amazing Food ,Amazing service! Country Cooking, very…read morebusy,daily menu posted on black boards easy to read

We had breakfast at Lisa's Fifth Street Diner and were pleased with our visit. There's nothing…read morefancy here but the food was tasty and filling and the coffee was good. We'd definitely consider returning when in the area.

They've recently redone the menu. The food is still excellent. Spicy sausage. Great chicken-fried…read moresteak (when they have it), and my kids love the pancakes. The coffee is consistently great. A fantastic family-run operation. An instant institution in our town.

I have travelled in for breakfast a few times now and when listen when I say this place is a…read morediamond in the rough! Blink and you might miss it but if you're lucky enough to stop in you will leave full of delicious home cooked food! And with a smile on your face from the great service and environment. Our recent stop was for pancakes before school and some time to study vocabulary words...not a bad combo for a kid if you ask me. My only draw back is that parking is tight during certain times of the day, but if the lot is full it's because people know how delicious this place is!! Did I mention everything is farm to table and you can even purchase some local meats here during certain seasons.

Friendly employees, good service and food. Wait time was reasonable. Beautiful location.read more

We loved having a pre-Derby lunch here! Visiting a friend who lives nearby, she plans to come back!…read more We shared the Duck Poppers which were small but yummy. A nice little treat. Then I ordered the soup and a side of grits, which were both delicious. My husband order the Beef cheek Po Boy - yummy! And my friend ordered the Cuban. The fries are tasty and everything tasted incredibly fresh and well prepared. Of course we saved room for dessert and shared the Banana Cream Pudding. It had a roasted marshmallow top and probably the beat Banana pudding I've had! For drinks, we got the Filly Lilly, A specialty Mint Julio with Thyme in it, and the winner was the Strawberry Rhubarb Buck. Wow! Not only was the food delicious, but the service was great and everyone was very friendly and helpful. We sat inside because it was a dreary first half of the day before the sun came out for the Derby! But, there were a lot of nice outdoor areas to sit and enjoy your food or beverages. You will find something you love at the Kitchen Table. I highly recommend!

We were in town to tour Makers Mark. Found this place on Yelp and decided to try it out. Glad we…read moredid!!! Good selection was great. We both decided to go with the daily special of Meatloaf. It was great, only complaint is they gave you way too much and I felt bad not being able to finish such good food!! We also got the fried potatoes, they were great as well. I got the coleslaw which was really good. One of the owners stopped by the table and was friendly and thankful that we came in. I would definitely go back if we are in the area!!

We were driving through town on the motorcycle and decided to stop to eat and stretch our legs. I…read morelooked on Yelp and saw this place had zero reviews but it was just a 2 minute walk from where we parked, so we decided to walk down and check out the menu. I have a LOT of dietary restrictions and when Terri Anne saw us reviewing the menu before taking a seat, she approached us to answer our questions and let us know that their kitchen can accommodate pretty much any restrictions or allergies. The food definitely did not disappoint. Everything was delicious including my sad-looking chicken breast. It was so good, in fact, that I wish I hadn't gotten such a large helping off the salad bar. Very clean and cute space. Well laid out tables and comfortable chairs. Highly recommend to tourists and locals alike!

Fun out of the way place. Country setting with a 50s Diner setting. Food freshly prepared and very…read moretasty.

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