The Overstuffed Sandwiches From This Kentucky Deli Are the Stuff of Dreams

Did you know the first delis popped up in Germany way back in the 18th century? The first American deli opened in New York City in the 1880s. There's no better place than a locally owned deli to buy a hearty, overstuffed sandwich. I particularly love a club sandwich piled high with turkey and all the toppings on fresh-baked bread. McKinley's Cafe in Shelbyville, Kentucky, serves towering sandwiches made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and many more deli delights.

McKinley's Cafe is on Main Street in Shelbyville, smack in the middle of the city's historic commercial district. Since 1996, the locally-owned deli has served delicious lunches to locals and travelers alike. The deli's menu features grab-and-go items as well as piping-hot dishes. The sandwich menu includes the Sante Fe, with chipotle mayo, ham, and provolone cheese on focaccia, and the Turkey Apricot Wrap, with bacon, spinach, and apricot preserves. The club sandwich is an enormous concoction of deli meats, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on freshly toasted white bread. It also serves a variety of paninis, including a Gouda and Turkey, Artichoke and Pepper Jack, and Rueben.

In addition to sandwiches, the deli serves exquisite soups and salads. The salads include a Southwestern Chicken Salad and Taco Salad, and the soups include Legendary Chili and a soup of the day. McKinley's Cafe also bakes desserts every day, like brownies and cookies.

Customers can purchase a quick lunch to go or stay a while and enjoy McKinley's casual and pleasant atmosphere. There are booths and small tables inside and more seating outside on a beautiful patio. Large windows overlooking Main Street flood the space with natural light and connect diners with the charming downtown street.

McKinley's Cafe is a fantastic spot for a quick lunch, a more leisurely meal with friends, or even a working lunch. It offers free Wi-Fi for customers to use while dining.

For more information, visit McKinley's Cafe website or Facebook page.

Shelbyville, Kentucky, is a charming small town about 33 miles east of Louisville. Known for its stunning horse farms and unique restaurants, Shelbyville is a great place to visit. The town's main street has incredible restaurants like La Fogata, a Mexican restaurant, and Bell House Restaurant, an American restaurant. There's also an antique store on Main Street called Reclaimed on Main and a consignment store called The Show Stop.

If you're interested in planning a small-town getaway to Shelbyville, Kentucky, consider staying in this Airbnb home, which can accommodate up to four guests. The home was once a music shop, and now it displays lots of vinyl records. It's also within walking distance of downtown Shelbyville's restaurants and shops.