As soon as you cross the state line into Kentucky, you should seek out some good, homemade, country food. Each small town has their local favorite and in Columbia, the locals flock to Betty’s Ok Country Cooking. The food is so much better than “ok,” in fact you’ll love the delicious menu and friendly service so much, you really should take a drive to this classic countryside restaurant before summer is over.

Betty's Ok Country Cooking is exactly the type of place you'd hope and expect to find in the small town of Columbia, Kentucky.
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The food is lovingly prepared, the pies are made from memory and the service is warm and welcoming.
The interior is simple and nostalgic.
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It evokes memories of eating meals at grandma's house, complete with vinyl tablecloths and delicious smells coming from the kitchen. It can get busy, but service is usually quick and accommodating.
Anything on the menu is good, but you might as well go with the hot bar.
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When you order the hot bar (which is a heck of a deal!), you get to choose one of three meats and then help yourself to the buffet of scrumptious sides. If you visit on a Wednesday, you'll also get a free slice of pie!

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The menu has a variety of options.
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You can go healthier with a salad or try one of the melt-in-your-mouth steaks. Whatever you choose, it'll be prepared with your tastebuds in mind.
You can't leave without trying the pie.
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Betty is famous for her homemade pies (the Sand Pie is a favorite), so you must save room for a slice. The pie alone will have you planning a return trip.
Betty's is a local favorite and a passerby's dream come true.
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If you're passing anywhere near Columbia this summer - or anytime of the year - stop by and say hello to Betty and try her country cooking. The restaurant is open Monday - Saturday from 9am - 6pm and is closed on Sunday.

Have you tried a slice of Betty’s famous pie? Share your experience with us in the comments! And be sure to let us know your favorite small town favorite so we can check them out! Betty’s Ok Country Cooking is located at 2339 Campbellsville Rd. Columbia, KY 42728. For more information and specials, follow along with them on Facebook here.

For more small town hidden gems, check out our recent article here.

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