As everyone throughout Kentucky has done their best to stock their refrigerators and pantries to eat at home, local restaurants have scrambled to figure out a way to continue to feed their customers. Many of your favorite restaurants are likely offering take out or even delivery and that means that you can still get the best comfort food in Kentucky and enjoy it safely at home. If you’re wondering where to find the best comfort food in Kentucky, Colonial Cottage in Erlanger definitely makes the list. This cozy and historic eatery not only offers carryout, but they’ve instituted an easy drive-thru system that keeps everyone safe, but still allows you to bring home that delicious comfort food.

Colonial Cottage is a long running, family-owned restaurant in Erlanger that serves up some of the best comfort food in Kentucky.
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It's been serving the community since 1933 and remains a favorite place to dine for those in Northern Kentucky and others passing through.
Colonial Cottage has racked up plenty of "best of" awards over the years, most of which celebrate the restaurant's fried chicken and breakfast.
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The cozy, family-friendly environment is also praised and is likely what many are missing right now without being able to dine inside.
But Colonial Cottage quickly created and refined a process for carryout that allows locals to grab their favorites for dinner.
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With daily specials and most of their menu still available, you can simply call Colonial Cottage (number below), place your order, then head to the drive-thru in front of the restaurant.

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You will call when you arrive and the staff will bring your food to you from a safe distance.
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Order their famous fried chicken, the daily special, or even visit on Wednesdays for their grill outs. They have managed to provide their delicious food and still send you home with some of that comforting atmosphere the eatery is known for.
All local restaurants have had to tweak their carryout systems to figure out what works best for them and their customers.
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Colonial Cottage has held a grill out in the parking lot on Wednesdays, safely bringing you tasty food and a neighborhood feel.
Colonial Cottage is located on busy Dixie Highway, right in the heart of Erlanger.
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Though traffic has died down, they are still seeing many visitors, including those workers who are contributing so greatly to our society.
Colonial Cottage has a history that goes back almost a century, so a pandemic is not going to stop them from getting their comfort food to its customers.
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For an easy night off from cooking, call ahead, drive up, and take home tasty meals that will provide more comfort than you can imagine.

Colonial Cottage is a bucket list-worthy restaurant in our state that serves up some of the best comfort food in Kentucky. Even when you can’t visit, if you live in the area be sure to call ahead and order some fried chicken or another favorite and utilize their easy drive-thru for an easy and delicious meal. Is Colonial Cottage one of your favorite local restaurants in Kentucky? Where are you getting takeout and delivery right now? Let us know in the comments!

For more information on all Colonial Cottage is currently offering, follow along with them on Facebook and call 859-341-4498 to order.

And if you’d like to suggest another local restaurant that has this carryout thing figured out, be sure to let us know about it on our nominations page.

And for more of the best comfort food and fried chicken in Kentucky, check out this ultimate list.

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