There's Plenty Of Southern Hospitality At This Down Home Restaurant In Kentucky
By Andrea Limke|Published August 08, 2018
×
Andrea Limke
Author
A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Southern hospitality is something you’d hope to find throughout the state of Kentucky, especially at our down-home style restaurants. The enchanting city of Bardstown is known for its southern charm and it’s most apparent at one of the most popular restaurants in town — Mammy’s Kitchen. Mammy’s offers southern dining with all of the classic dishes, welcoming hospitality, and character that make this a must-try dining destination in Kentucky.
Mammy's Kitchen & Bar is not just a favorite restaurant in the popular city of Bardstown, but also in the entire state of Kentucky.
If you haven't spent much time in Bardstown, it's known as one of the most charming small towns in the country, and Mammy's is a big part of that. This family-owned eatery specializes in down-home favorites, a welcoming atmosphere, and plenty of southern hospitality.
The interior of Mammy's is exactly what you'd want and expect from a southern restaurant.
It's typically bustling for every meal of the day and you'll often find live music entertaining vacationers and locals who are usually returning visitors. The excellent service is often mentioned right up there with the food, making it a must-try in Bardstown.
Advertisement
Mammy's Kitchen serves up breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, and you're really going to want to visit multiple times to try them all.
Mammy's specializes in comfort food and breakfast and lunch both shine. Go classic for breakfast with a huge slice of ham and perfectly cooked eggs, and then return another time to enjoy a burger for lunch.
Mammy's homemade food brings people back again and again, especially for those southern classics that this particular restaurant does right.
It's a great spot when you have that meat and potatoes craving, and you absolutely must try their version of Pimento Cheese and the Hot Brown. Save room for dessert and try a mountainous slice of chocolate pie. Wash it all down with the only things you can in Kentucky — a sweet tea or a glass of bourbon.
The comfort at Mammy's can be found in both the scrumptious food and the down-home atmosphere, adding it to the top of many "best" lists in Kentucky.
Mammy's is open Tuesday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Monday 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The next time you're wondering where to eat in Kentucky that serves up comfort food and true southern hospitality, head to Bardstown for an unforgettable meal at Mammy's Kitchen & Bar.
Mammy’s Kitchen is a beloved dining spot in Bardstown and a lot of that love stems from the southern hospitality you’ll find in this down-home restaurant. Have you dined at Mammy’s? Share your experience with us in the comments!
Mammy’s Kitchen & Bar is located at 116 W Stephen Foster Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004. For more information, follow along with them on Facebook here.
And for more places around our state that will remind you of old Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
